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Urology Physician Opportunity - Las Cruces, NM
Position Overview
LifePoint Health at Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Urology Physician to expand their provider pool. This is a locum tenens position offering both clinic and call coverage in a hybrid model. The role provides the opportunity to work in both outpatient and inpatient settings with comprehensive support from local urologists, nursing staff, urology technicians, and hospitalists.
Key Responsibilities
Monday-Friday hybrid coverage: Either half-day clinic or elective OR plus inpatient coverage
Half-day clinic typically runs 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, lunch break, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: Inpatient coverage only
Manage 5-10 phone consults per day
Handle active inpatient consults and rounding
Provide call coverage with 20-minute response time requirement
Work with adult patients with very few pediatric cases
Candidate Requirements
MD or DO in Urology
Board Certification or Board Eligible in Urology
Valid state medical license
BLS certification required
ACLS certification required
Fellowship training preferred
Hospital privileges required (temporary privileges not available)
Current malpractice insurance (provided by vendor)
Organizational Highlights
Location: Memorial Medical Center, 2450 S Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011
EMR Systems: Athena (Clinic) and Medhost (Hospital)
Trauma Level 4 facility
Supporting staff includes 1 Midlevel Assistant, 2 office staff members, nursing staff, and urology technicians
Local urologists available for consultation via phone
Hospitalists manage admissions
Estimated credentialing time: 60 days
Location Information
City: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Time Zone: Mountain (America/Denver)
Nearest Airport: El Paso International Airport
Recommended Lodging: Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard by Marriott @ NMSU, Home2Suites, Townplace Suites (request MMC discount)
Travel Allowances: $300/night lodging (includes taxes/fees), $800 roundtrip airfare, $75/day rental car, 280 miles roundtrip mileage reimbursement
Holidays Allowed: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Compensation and Schedule
Monday-Friday Rate: $5,950 with 10 hours gratis; $490/callback hour for hours exceeding 10 hours
Saturday-Sunday Rate: $4,750 with 24 hours gratis (inpatient coverage only)
Start Date: September 21, 2026
Duration: Ongoing
Possible Open Dates: Sept 21 - Oct 1; Oct 5 - Oct 12; Nov 9 - Nov 16; Nov 23 - Nov 30; 2027: open
Contact Information
Credentials Contact: Locumsmart Scheduling, Scheduling@LocumsMart.net
Provider Approval Contact: Jenna Ferralez, jenna.ferralez@lpnt.net
Timesheet Approval Contact: Jenna Ferralez, jenna.ferralez@lpnt.net
Invoice Approval Contact: Jenna Ferralez, jenna.ferralez@lpnt.net
Expense Exception Approval Contact: Jessica Coscia, jessica.coscia@lifepointhealth.net
Scheduling Contact: Locumsmart Scheduling, Scheduling@LocumsMart.net
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