Facility in New Mexico Seeks a Locums General Surgeon

Weatherby Healthcare; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing expenses

24-hour access to a consultant

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a general surgeon to provide emergency surgical call coverage. This role involves managing patient care in a variety of settings, requiring experience in laparoscopic surgery and minor orthopedics.

The successful candidate will cover 2 weeks per month and handle 8 to 20 patients per shift across three facilities, ensuring timely interventions for high-volume cases.

Competitive compensation and additional perks such as paid malpractice insurance and pre-paid travel expenses are offered.

Qualifications

• Emergency general surgery experience required.
• Experience with laparoscopic surgery and standard procedures.
• Ability to handle high patient volume with time-sensitive cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide call only coverage for 2 weeks per month.
• Manage 8 - 20 patients per shift across 3 facilities.
• Cover departures and reduce FTE surgeon workloads.

Skills

Minor orthopedics experience

Job description

• Call only coverage -- 2 weeks per month up to full time
• 8 - 20 patients per shift
• Coverage across 3 facilities
• Emergency general surgery call coverage
• Laparoscopic surgery and standard procedures required
• Coverage for departing and reduced FTE surgeons
• Average to high patient volume with time-sensitive cases
• Minor orthopedics experience preferred
• 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