Locum Tenens Surgicalist Job in Shiprock, New Mexico

• Position Type: Locum Tenens
• Recruited Specialty: Surgicalist
• Does the Physician Need To Be Trained In Specialty Being Recruited: No
• State License Required: No
• Terms of Locums Assignment: Long Term (More than 2 months)
• How soon does the position need to be filled: 1-3 months

About the Facility: Northern Navajo Medical Center
The Navajo Nation is the largest Indian tribe in the United States and has the largest reservation, which encompasses more than 25,516 square miles in northern Arizona, western New Mexico, and southern Utah, with three satellite communities in central New Mexico. The NAIHS is the primary provider of inpatient, ambulatory care, preventive and community health, and environmental health services for members of the Navajo Nation and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. This facility administers health centers and hospitals providing health care to approximately 201,583 members of the Navajo Nation.

Facility Address: US Hwy 491, Shiprock, NM 87420

General Surgery Nocturnist - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The General Surgery Nocturnist provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for adult and pediatric patients (18 months and older) across a full range of general surgical needs.
• Perform emergency general surgical procedures, including upper and lower endoscopies, as needed.
• Oversee and manage the care of surgical patients admitted overnight or transferred from the Emergency Department (ED), outpatient clinics, or other referral centers.
• Cross-cover with inpatient General Surgery service, managing new admissions and ongoing care for patients.
• The General Surgery Nocturnist responds to consults and admissions from the ED, outpatient clinics, inpatient services, and local referral centers.
• Ensure consultation with the General Surgery staff for complex cases and consult with anesthesia team as needed for patient safety.
• The General Surgery Nocturnist responds to emergencies, including trauma cases, and provide necessary surgical interventions during the nocturnal hours.

General Surgery Nocturnist - REQUIREMENTS

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree required.
• Board-eligible or board-certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS).
• Current DEA Certification is required.
• Must have a Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required.
• A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in general surgery is preferred.
• Must hold a permanent, full, and unrestricted medical license to practice in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.

• Location of Medical Training: American Medical Graduate (AMG), Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG)
• Medical Training Type: Allopathic (MD), Osteopathic (DO)
• Board Certification: Board Certified, Board Eligible
• Work Status Requirements: US Citizen