Locum | Physician Orthopedic Surgery

Weatherby Healthcare; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 165,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing expenses

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a licensed physician for a travel assignment in New Mexico. The position involves a 7–14 days per month schedule with 20–25 patients per day in a busy clinic setting, plus OR and call responsibilities.

The assignment includes full clinic staff support and anesthesia services, with a preference for arthroscopy and total joint replacement experience. The role offers a dynamic practice with potential for overtime, a 7 on / 7 off model, and comprehensive benefits

Responsibilities

• 7–14 days per month schedule
• 20–25 patients per day in clinic
• Clinic, OR, and call setting
• Full clinic staff and anesthesia support
• Arthroscopy and total joint replacement preferred
• Busy practice with strong overtime potential
• 7 on / 7 off model available
• 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

Job description

• 7 - 14 days per month schedule
• 20 - 25 patients per day in clinic
• Clinic, OR, and call setting
• Full clinic staff and anesthesia support
• Arthroscopy and total joint replacement preferred
• Busy practice with strong overtime potential
• 7 on / 7 off model available
• 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

Ranges shown should be used as an estimate and are affected by many factors including the critical need of the position, your overall experience and qualifications, and other considerations. Please reach out to your consultant for more information.