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MD Staff, LLC

Physician / Internal Medicine / New Mexico / Permanent / Locum Tenens Internal M

MD Staff, LLC, Salem, NM, United States


We have an exciting locum tenens opportunity for a Gastroenterologist seeking to work near Salem, NM. This assignment offers flexibility, top-tier support, and a blend of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities. It's an ideal opportunity for a skilled physician to fill a critical need in a region offering warm weather, scenic landscapes, and vibrant cultural experiences.

Assignment Details:

  • Specialty: Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
  • Start Date: December 1, 2024
  • End Date: March 31, 2025
  • Coverage Type: Call only (both inpatient and outpatient)
  • Work Schedule:
    • Coverage required two weeks per month
    • Up to 8 hours per day of scheduled outpatient procedures, with hospital coverage only (no clinic coverage)
    • Beeper call required with 30-minute response time
    • Average calls per 24 hours: 2 phone consults, 4 patient encounters, and 2 admissions

Requirements:

  • Certification: Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Gastroenterology
  • Licensing: Active New Mexico license (reimbursement for licensing not provided)
  • Skills Preferred: Experience with ERCP preferred but not required
  • Certifications Required: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Procedures and Skills:

  • Competency in upper and lower GI endoscopies, including:
    • Biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeders, injection of varices, and esophageal dilatation
    • Small bowel biopsy, sigmoidoscopy, flexible and rigid colonoscopy with polyp excision
    • Diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP, PEG procedures, and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
    • Liver biopsy and management of Sengstaken-Blakemore tube

Additional Assignment Details:

  • Patients Per Shift: Varies by call
  • Temporary Privileges: Available for expedited start
  • EMR System: MediTech
  • Credentialing: Estimated timeframe of 45-60 days

Facility Details:

  • Trauma Level: Level IV
  • Pediatric Level: Level II
  • Support Staff: Includes RNs, with no requirement for supervision of Advanced Practice Providers (PA/NP) or residents

Benefits:

  • Insurance Coverage: Provided by vendor
  • Travel and Lodging: Nearby accommodations recommended (Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, Home2Suites)
  • Holidays Off: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled gastroenterologist seeking a flexible assignment in a warm and inviting location in New Mexico. If you're ready to explore this rewarding position near Salem, NM, please apply using reference Job ID .

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