Orthopedic Hand Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in NM

LocumTenens.com; Willard (NM); On-site; USD 332,000 - 554,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking an orthopedic hand surgeon to provide clinic-based coverage in New Mexico. The assignment runs ASAP – ongoing with a standard Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule and an optional 4x10-hour shift. Collaboration with a multi-specialty team and EPIC EMR documentation are part of the role.

No call coverage is required, and the position supports a busy clinic with a large patient load, averaging 25–30 per day.

Qualifications

• Board-certified orthopedic hand surgeon required.
• MD degree required.

Responsibilities

• Clinic-based coverage Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Alternative 4x10-hour shift schedule available.
• Collaborate with hand, upper extremity, general, sports, and sports medicine colleagues.
• Clinical documentation maintained in EPIC EMR; no call coverage required.

Skills

Board Certification

Epic EMR

Education

MD degree

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-226862-MD-NM
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:ASAP - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift
• Assignment Type:Clinic
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This clinic-based facility supports orthopedic hand surgery services within a collaborative, multi-specialty orthopedic practice environment. The facility provides on-site support staff, including orthopedic technicians, medical assistants, and X-ray technicians, to assist with the delivery of patient care. Clinical documentation is managed through EPIC EMR, and established protocols are in place to support coordinated service delivery.

About the Facility Location

New Mexico offers a range of attractions suited to varied interests. The state features expansive gypsum dune fields, ancient cliff dwellings, thousands of carved petroglyphs, and striking wilderness formations that draw outdoor enthusiasts and history-minded visitors alike. Art and culture destinations, along with science and natural history exhibits, round out a diverse offering of activities accessible throughout the region.

About the Clinician's Workday

The orthopedic hand surgeon will provide clinic-based coverage Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with an alternative 4x10-hour shift schedule available. The clinician will engage in collaborative practice alongside hand, upper extremity, general, sports, total joint, and sports medicine colleagues. Clinical documentation is maintained using EPIC EMR throughout all assigned coverage periods. No call coverage is required for this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:Clinic: 25 to 30 patients per day ? large volume!
• Support Staff:Orthopedic technicians, medical assistants, and X-ray technicians.
• Location Type:On-Site
• Government:No