Hospitalist

We are seeking a Hospitalist Physician for a 70-day assignment in New Mexico. The schedule involves 14 shifts per 28 days, either 7-on-7-off or 3-4 contiguous shifts, with daily hours from 7:30 AM–7:30 PM. This role focuses on taking admissions from the Emergency Department, managing short-term observation/boarding patients, and handling transfers while adhering to EMTALA requirements. Practice Info Setting: Inpatient Patient Volume: Manages critical-care patients within a 55-bed inpatient capacity, including a 5-bed ICU Staffing Mix: Full support staff EMR: RPMS Responsibilities Taking admissions from the Emergency Department. Managing patients requiring short-term observation/boarding. Discussing and managing transfers from outside Emergency Departments/Urgent Cares. Working within EMTALA requirements. Performing central line placement, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, and joint aspiration. Providing comprehensive hospitalist care for inpatient patients. Managing general medicine admissions and inpatient medical care. Cross-covering adult patients and coordinating discharge planning. Responding to emergencies and consulting with other services. Referring or transferring patients when the facility cannot provide the necessary level of care. Admitting and managing patients in the Intensive Care Unit, including those requiring vasopressors and ventilator support. Ventilator management is required. Compensation Strong compensation Benefits Travel-related expenses covered A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities Shift & Schedule 70-day assignment 14 shifts per 28 days, either 7-on-7-off or 3-4 contiguous shifts Daily hours from 7:30 AM–7:30 PM Call Schedule: No Call LOA: 70 Days Qualifications Required Board Certifications: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine Other Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)