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; 7a 7p and 7p 7a
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 (5550 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