Family Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Southeastern NM
Job Reference: ORD-223521-MD-NM
About the role
This is a locums assignment at an Indian Health Service outpatient clinic, starting ASAP and ongoing. The position is day shift only, Monday through Friday, with no call coverage required. Board certification is negotiable.
About the facility
This Indian Health Service facility delivers clinic-based primary care services to patients of all ages within a government clinical environment. The facility operates with established protocols consistent with Indian Health Service delivery standards. Clinical workflows are structured to ensure consistent and quality primary care services for the patient population served.
Location
The area offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of attractions suited to varied interests. Space-themed destinations in the region include a facility featuring virtual reality experiences and an interactive self-guided tour with animatronics, special effects, and a space-themed art gallery, both drawing on the region's well-known association with UFO history and space exploration. Historical and cultural resources are also available, including a Prairie-style mansion housing exhibits of artifacts, photographs, manuscripts, and rare books related to the region's history and early settlers.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinic-based primary care services to patients of all ages at an on-site government IHS facility
- Evaluate and manage primary care conditions across all age groups, consistent with standard family medicine practice
Requirements
- Prescriptive authority required
- Board certification negotiable
Schedule
Day shift, Monday through Friday. No call coverage required.
Additional details
- Case load: Variable
- Support staff: Full support staff
- Patient population: All ages
- Location type: On-site
- Government facility: Yes