General Surgeon

Job OpportunityJob InformationProfession: PhysicianSpecialty: General SurgeryJob Type: Locum TenensDate Opened: 09/09/2026Industry: HealthcareState/Province: New MexicoCity: RoswellCountry: United StatesJob DescriptionJOB OVERVIEWJob Id: L-MD-07369Profession: PhysicianSpecialty: General SurgeryJob Type: Locum TenensLocation: Roswell, NMService Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient Coverage Type: Call Only Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing Shift Schedule: N/A (Call Only) On-Call Shift Schedule: Continuous call for 7 days Call Type: Beeper Call Ratio: Call Response Time: Less than 30 minutes Callback Rate: Reason for Coverage: On-call coverage Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by AgencyCOVERAGE DATES SPECIFIC SHIFTS TO FILLFri, Apr 03, 2026 – Thu, Apr 09, 2026: 7a – 7a (24-hour call)PATIENT INFORMATIONPatient Demographics: Not specifiedAverage Daily Volume: 1-5 patients/dayAdmissions: 1-2 per dayRounding: Both inpatient and outpatientPhone Consults: 1-15 per shiftCase Mix: Not specifiedFACILITY INFORMATIONNo. of Beds in Department: Not specifiedTrauma Level: Level IIIEMR System: CernerOffice Equipment Available: Not specifiedSpecialty Backup Available: Not specifiedSupport Staff:PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCEHospital Privileges Required: YesTemporary Privileges Available: YesCredentialing Timeline: Not specifiedREQUIRED PROCEDURESRequired General Surgery Adult Pediatric Trauma Laparoscopic Surgery (not specified below) Appendectomy Cholecystectomy Hernioplasty Chest wall/pleural procedures Liver surgery GI endoscopy (Upper, Lower, Sigmoidoscopy, Colonoscopy) Ventilation management Chest tube insertion Central line insertion PA Catheter placement Arterial bypass (Peripheral) Vascular access devices AV shunt Artesias Esophageal Intestinal Biliary Abdominal wall defects Umbilical defects Hernia Diaphragmatic hernia Imperforate anus PDA ligation Preferred Head/neck surgery (including thyroid) Breast surgery Cesarean section D&C Hysterectomy Minor Orthopedics Hand Surgery Laser certification Vascular Surgery Aneurysm repairs (Thoracic, Abdominal) Plastic Surgery Gastroschisis OmphaloceleJOB REQUIREMENTSBoard: Board Eligible (not required)Licenses: Licensed in NM; New Mexico Controlled Substance License DEA: RequiredCertifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLSFellowship: Experience: Not specifiedOther Qualifications: Not specifiedDuties & Responsibilities Provide coverage for general surgery emergencies and trauma cases Perform surgical consultations and procedures for inpatients Manage surgical patients in the hospital setting Respond to trauma activations as needed Collaborate with emergency department and other specialists