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Physician / Internal Medicine / New Mexico / Permanent / Locum Tenens Internal Medicine - Gastroente

Physician / Internal Medicine / New Mexico / Permanent / Locum Tenens Internal Medicine - Gastroente

MD Staff, LLCSalem, NM, US
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We have an exciting locum tenens opportunity for a Gastroenterologist seeking to work near Salem, NM. This assignment offers flexibility, top-tier support, and a blend of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities. It's an ideal opportunity for a skilled physician to fill a critical need in a region offering warm weather, scenic landscapes, and vibrant cultural experiences.

Assignment Details :
  • Specialty

    • Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

    • Start Date

      • December 1, 2024

    • End Date

      • March 31, 2025

    • Coverage Type

      • Call only (both inpatient and outpatient)

    • Work Schedule

      • Coverage required two weeks per month

    • Up to 8 hours per day of scheduled outpatient procedures, with hospital coverage only (no clinic coverage)
    • Beeper call required with 30-minute response time
    • Average calls per 24 hours : 2 phone consults, 4 patient encounters, and 2 admissions

      • Requirements :

    • Certification

      • Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Gastroenterology

    • Licensing

      • Active New Mexico license (reimbursement for licensing not provided)

    • Skills Preferred

      • Experience with ERCP preferred but not required

    • Certifications Required

      • Basic Life Support (BLS)

      Procedures and Skills

    • Competency in upper and lower GI endoscopies, including :

      • Biopsy, foreign body removal, fulguration of bleeders, injection of varices, and esophageal dilatation

    • Small bowel biopsy, sigmoidoscopy, flexible and rigid colonoscopy with polyp excision
    • Diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP, PEG procedures, and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
    • Liver biopsy and management of Sengstaken-Blakemore tube

      • Additional Assignment Details

    • Patients Per Shift

      • Varies by call

    • Temporary Privileges

      • Available for expedited start

    • EMR System

      • MediTech

    • Credentialing

      • Estimated timeframe of 45-60 days

      Facility Details

    • Trauma Level

      • Level IV

    • Pediatric Level

      • Level II

    • Support Staff

      • Includes RNs, with no requirement for supervision of Advanced Practice Providers (PA / NP) or residents

      Benefits

    • Insurance Coverage

      • Provided by vendor

    • Travel and Lodging

      • Nearby accommodations recommended (Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, Home2Suites)

    • Holidays Off

      • Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day

      This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled gastroenterologist seeking a flexible assignment in a warm and inviting location in New Mexico. If you're ready to explore this rewarding position near Salem, NM, please apply using reference Job ID .

      HDAJOBS MDSTAFF

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    Physician Internal Medicine • Salem, NM, US