Physician / Emergency Medicine / New Mexico / Locum tenens / Emergency Medicine

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; 7a7p and 7p7a 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