Diagnostic Radiology/Nuclear Medicine - Vascular and Interventional Radiology
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Diagnostic Radiology/Nuclear Medicine - Vascular and Interventional Radiology Physician Opportunity - Las Cruces, NM
Position Overview
Community Health Systems is seeking a Diagnostic Radiology/Nuclear Medicine - Vascular and Interventional Radiology physician for a locum tenens call-only position at MountainView Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. This is an ongoing opportunity with a primary focus on weekend coverage through the end of 2026, with potential for additional PTO coverage as needed.
Assignment Details:
Request Type: Locum Tenens
Coverage Type: Call Only
Practice Setting: Inpatient
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: Ongoing
EMR System: Medhost
Key Responsibilities
Main need for weekend coverage; additional days to cover PTO may also arise but are unknown at this time.
Night Call (5:30 PM - 9:00 AM) + Weekend Call (8:00 AM - 8:00 AM): August through December (except for Aug 8-9, Aug 15-16, Sep 20 and Oct 24-25)
Day Coverage (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM):
Oct 28, 29, 30
Nov 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 30
Dec 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28
Call Details:
Call Type: Beeper
Call Response Time Required: 30 minutes
Call Ratio: 1:1
Hands-On Percentage: 30%
Patient Encounters Per Shift: 15-18
Average Phone Consults: 3-5
Average Patients Seen: 0-5
Rounding: Both
Supervision Required: No
Candidate Requirements
License & Certification:
Licensed in New Mexico (Required)
Board Certification: Eligible (minimum requirement)
BLS Certification: Required
Fellowship: Preferred
Trauma & Pediatric Levels:
Trauma Level: 3
Pediatric Level: 0
Hospital Privileges: Hospital privileges not required; temporary privileges available
Credentialing Time: Approximately 30 days
Organizational Highlights
Community Health Systems operates MountainView Regional Medical Center, a comprehensive inpatient facility in Las Cruces, NM. The facility is equipped with Medhost EMR and provides a collaborative healthcare environment with professional support staff.
Staffing Support: 4 Registered Nurses on staff
Insurance: Provided by vendor
Hospital Privileges: Not required; temporary privileges available
Location Information
Facility: MountainView Regional Medical Center
Address: 4311 E. Lohman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88011
Phone: (575) 556-7600
Time Zone: Mountain Time
Nearest Airport: El Paso, TX
Lodging Recommendations:
Home2 Suites - 1120 North Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM
Courtyard at NMSU - 456 East University Ave
Holidays Allowed:
New Year's Day
Memorial Day
4th of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Contact Information
Credentials: Kimberly Smith - kimberly.smith@lkmc.com
Provider Approval: Maurice Farwell - maurice_farwell@mountainviewregional.com
Timesheet Approval: Maurice Farwell - maurice_farwell@mountainviewregional.com
Invoice Approval: Douglas Saegesser - douglas_saegesser@mountainviewregional.com
Invoice Payment: CHS Compliance - CHS.Compliance@locumsmart.net
Scheduling: Sarah Hernandez - sarah.hernandez@mountainviewregional.com
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