General Surgeon
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/13/24
Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: General Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Las Cruces, NM
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Nov 1, 2024 - Jan 31, 2025
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shift/Call Schedule: 12 weeks; TBD
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call-back: 60%
• Call Response Time: 30 mins
• Phone Consults: 0-4
• Patient Volume: 7-10
• Admissions: 0-5
• Rounding Included: Yes
• Support Staff: 2 RNs, 1 MA, 1 Office Staff
• Required Procedures:
- General Surgery (Adult & Trauma)
- Laparoscopic Surgery (Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy)
- Ventilation management, Chest tube insertion and Central line insertion
• Beds in the Dept: 32
• Trauma Level: II
• EMR: Medhost
• Other Info: Coverage is to cover Maternity leave.
• Hospital Privileges required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active NM License
• BC/BE
• BLS, ACLS