Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Tucumcari, NM

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About The Position
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; 7a7p and 7p7a

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 (~5,550 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

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About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.