Internal Medicine Physician Job in SALEM

Locum Tenens Internal Medicine - Gastroenterologist Opportunity in NM#j-253805

assignment Internal Medicine
place SALEM, NM
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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 #j-253805.