Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - General/Other in Roswell, NM

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Roswell, NM
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: General Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Roswell, NM 
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: Aug 28, 2026 – Sep 02, 2026
  
• Shift Schedule: Fri Aug 28, 2026 7:00 AM – Wed Sep 02, 2026 7:00 AM
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Continuous call (24-hour shifts)
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Response Time: less than 30 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Call coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

• Average Daily Volume: 1 - 5
  
• Admissions: 1-2 per day
  
• Rounding: Both
  
• Phone Consults: 1 - 15
  
• Case Mix: General Surgery, Trauma, Pediatric
  

• Trauma Level: Level III
  
• EMR System: Cerner
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
  

• Required:
  • 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
    
  • D&C
    
  • Hysterectomy
    
  • Minor Orthopedics
    
  • Hand Surgery
    
  • Laser certification
    
  • Vascular Surgery
    
  • Aneurysm repairs (Thoracic, Abdominal)
    
  • Plastic Surgery
    
  • Gastroschisis
    
  • Omphalocele
    

• Board: Board Eligible required
  
• Licenses: Licensed in NM, New Mexico Controlled Substance License
  
• DEA: Required
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS
  

• Provide General Surgery and Trauma call coverage for ER and inpatient consultations.
  
• Manage inpatient surgical patients including pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care.
  
• Perform emergency surgical procedures as needed for trauma and acute conditions.
  
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team in a Level III trauma center.
  
• Document patient encounters and maintain compliance with hospital protocols.