Physician - Hospitalist

Barton Associates; New Mexico; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel-related expenses covered

Malpractice insurance provided

Dedicated recruiter for future travel

Job summary

Barton Associates seeks a dedicated Hospitalist Physician for a 70-day assignment in New Mexico, starting December 7, 2026. The role involves managing admissions from the Emergency Department, overseeing short-term observation, facilitating patient transfers, and providing comprehensive inpatient care with ICU involvement.

Shifts are from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, including ventilator support and cross-cover for adult patients.

Qualifications

• This role requires board-certified physicians in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Hospital Medicine.
• Inpatient hospitalist work with ICU involvement and ventilator support is expected.
• Familiarity with EMTALA requirements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take admissions from the Emergency Department and manage short-term observation/boarding patients.
• Discuss and manage patient transfers in line with EMTALA requirements.
• Provide comprehensive inpatient care for medical admissions and cross-cover for adults.
• Perform procedures such as central line placement, paracentesis, LP, thoracentesis, and joint aspirations.
• Manage inpatient care, discharge planning, and consults with other services.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate transfers to higher-level care when needed.
• Admit and manage ICU patients, including those needing vasopressors and ventilator support.

Skills

ICU management

Ventilator support

Inpatient care

ED admissions

EMTALA knowledge

Education

Board certification in Family Medicine/IM/Hospital Medicine

Tools

RPMS EMR

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician for a 70-day assignment in New Mexico, starting Dec 7, 2026. This role involves managing patient admissions from the emergency department, overseeing short-term observation cases, facilitating patient transfers, and providing comprehensive inpatient care with shifts from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, including ICU management and ventilator support.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Take admissions from the Emergency Department and manage short-term observation/boarding patients.
• Discuss and manage patient transfers, adhering to EMTALA requirements.
• Provide comprehensive hospitalist care for inpatient patients, including general medicine admissions and cross-cover for adult patients.
• Perform procedures such as central line placement, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, and joint aspiration.
• Manage inpatient medical care, discharge planning, and consults with other services.
• Respond to emergencies and facilitate appropriate patient referrals or transfers when higher-level care is needed.
• Admit and manage ICU patients, including those requiring vasopressors and ventilator support.

Additional Information

• Our client utilizes RPMS for electronic medical records.
• Candidates should be Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Hospital Medicine.
• This is an inpatient hospitalist role requiring comfort with ICU patient management and ventilator support.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities