Orthopedics - Adult Reconstructive Physician

Carlsbad Medical Center / Pecos Valley of New Mexico

is seeking a

Locum Tenens Orthopaedic Surgeon

to provide ongoing coverage due to a long-term permanent vacancy. This is a balanced inpatient and outpatient role with clinic, OR time, and call responsibilities at a Level III Trauma Center. Assignment Details

Start Date:

March 1, 2026 (or as soon as credentialed)

Duration:

Ongoing

Coverage Type:

Scheduled clinical hours + call

Schedule: 3 days in clinic

2 OR days (based on procedural volume)

Call coverage every other week

Estimated Credentialing Time:

30 days

Patient Volume: Clinic: patients/day

Per shift average: 3 patients

Practice Setting

Inpatient & Outpatient Orthopaedic Surgery

Level III Trauma Center

Full clinic staff and anesthesia support available

Minimal callback during call shifts; most patients admitted to hospitalist service and followed next day

Call Details

Call Type:

Beeper

Response Time:

30 minutes

Call Ratio:

Every other week

Call for:

Assigned patients only

Minimal call-back volume

Support Staff

2 RNs

2 Medical Assistants

2 PAs/NPs

2 Office Staff

No APP supervision required

Required & Preferred Skills

Preferred experience includes: Arthroscopy

Total joint replacement (hip & knee)

Joint revision/repair

Shoulder procedures

Hand surgery

Tendon release/repair

Peripheral nerve surgery

Spine procedures (cervical, thoracic, lumbar with and without instrumentation)

Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery

Active New Mexico medical license required

Hospital privileges required (temporary privileges available)

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