A Locums Pulmonologist Is Needed in NM

Weatherby Healthcare; Mescalero (NM); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing expenses

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare seeks a locum tenens physician for ICU-capable call coverage in Mescalero, NM. You will manage ICU patients, handle admissions, and supervise advanced practice providers. Fellowship training is preferred, and ongoing coverage is offered.

Assignments include 15–25 patients per shift and 10–15 patients per call, with time entries in an online portal. Weatherby covers travel, housing, and malpractice, with 24/7 consultant support.

Qualifications

• ICU experience required.
• Admissions required.
• Supervision of advanced practice providers required.
• Fellowship training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Call coverage with beeper call and 30-minute response time.
• Attend to 15–25 patients per shift and 10–15 patients seen per call.
• Admissions processing.
• Supervise advanced practice providers.
• Enter assignment details in the online portal.

Skills

ICU patient management

Supervision of APPs

Education

Fellowship training

Job description

• Call only coverage -- beeper call with 30-minute response time required
• 15 - 25 patients per shift; 10 - 15 patients seen per call
• ICU patient management experience required
• Admissions required
• Supervision of advanced practice providers required
• Fellowship training preferred
• Ongoing coverage opportunity
• Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
• Assignment details and time entry in online portal
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
• Charter member of NALTO

Since 1995, Weatherby Healthcare has established itself as an expert in locum tenens staffing for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The company employs nearly 600 employees committed to filling locum tenens assignments in large-scale healthcare networks, hospitals, and clinics nationwide. Learn more at