Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title : Physician Emergency Medicine

Job Type : Locum Tenens

Location : Tucumcari, NM

Service Setting : Hospital Emergency Department

Coverage Type : Clinical Only

Coverage Period : 08 / 01 / 2025 Open

Clinical Shift Schedule : 24-hour shifts; 7a 7p and 7p 7a

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics : Adults

Patient Volume / Census : 15 patients / day

Admissions : Yes

Case Mix : Emergency cases (general and trauma)

FACILITY INFORMATION

EMR System : Epic

Office Equipment Available : Standard emergency medicine equipment

Specialty Backup Available : Limited or TBD

Reason for Coverage : Additional physician coverage for ED

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required : Yes

Temporary Privileges Available : Yes (expedited for clean files)

Onboarding : Required (orientation and EMR training)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Rate : TBD

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance

Immunizations : COVID-19 vaccination or waiver, current flu vaccine required

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

General emergency procedures as documented in 24-month procedure log

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses : Active New Mexico medical license, NM CSR, DEA with NM address

Certifications : ACLS, PALS (ATLS not required)

Experience : 24 months of recent EM experience; board certified or eligible (ABEM, AOBEM, ABFM, ABIM only)

Other Qualifications : 3 peer references, department chair reference, immunization records

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide emergency medical care for all presenting patients

Work 24-hour shifts in a low-volume ED ( 5,550 annual visits)

Collaborate with hospital staff to stabilize and admit patients as needed

Accurately document all patient encounters using Epic EMR

Participate in onboarding activities and adhere to facility protocols

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