Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
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Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Locum Tenens Opportunity - Las Cruces, NM
Position Overview
MountainView Regional Medical Center is seeking a Locum Tenens Physician specializing in Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine to provide call coverage on an inpatient basis. This is a call-only position designed to support extra volume needs at our Level 3 Trauma facility.
Facility: MountainView Regional Medical Center
Address: 4311 E. Lohman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88011
Phone: (575)-556-7600
Organization: Community Health Systems
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Key Responsibilities
Provide beeper call coverage for the inpatient pulmonary and critical care population
Manage 15-25 patient encounters per shift with 10-15 patients actively seen
Respond to call within 30 minutes
Handle 3-5 average phone consultations per shift
Round on assigned patients with approximately 30% hands-on clinical time
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including 12 RNs, 4 MAs, 2 PA/NPs, and 2 office staff members
Utilize the Medhost EMR system
Candidate Requirements
Board Certification: Certified in Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
License: Active New Mexico medical license required
Certifications: BLS certification required
Education: Fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine preferred
Experience: Board certification must be current and active
Required Documents: CV/Resume
Organizational Highlights
Level 3 Trauma Center with comprehensive acute care services
Temporary privileges available for expedited credentialing
Estimated credentialing time: 30 days
Insurance provided by vendor
Competitive rate structure with opportunities for guaranteed hours, overtime, and holiday pay
Location Information
City: Las Cruces, NM 88011
Nearest Airport: El Paso International Airport
Recommended Lodging: Holiday Inn Express on Telshor Court
Travel Cap Information: Car rentals capped at $45/day; roundtrip airfare capped at $800; lodging capped at $200/night
Time Zone: Mountain Time
Holidays Allowed: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Contact Information
Credentials Contact: Kimberley Smith - 1892_DL_MedicalStaffOffice@chs.net
Provider Approval Contact: Maurice Farwell - maurice_farwell@mountainviewregional.com
Scheduling Contact: Kimberley Smith - 1892_DL_MedicalStaffOffice@chs.net
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