Physician - Emergency Medicine

About the role

The Emergency Medicine Staff Physician position is available for a PRN day or night shift in Albuquerque, New Mexico, joining the School of Medicine team at UNM.

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct health care for a specified patient population under indirect supervision.
• Observes, assesses, and records symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Supervises, advises, and trains clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Knows current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in area of expertise.
• Knows legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Knows relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and can prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Knows community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Maintains quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Develops and presents educational programs and/or workshops.
• Knowledgeable about related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Works both independently and in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

• Medical doctor with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
• State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification.
• Medical Specialty License or Certification.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in specified area of medical specialty.

Qualifications

Verification of education and licensure (if applicable) will be required if selected for hire.

Skills

Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.

Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.

Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in area of expertise.

Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.

Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.

Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.

Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.

Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Modern Healthcare recognizes UNMMG in their Best Places to Work recognition for 2025.

We ASPIRE to incorporate the following values into all aspects of our culture and work:

• Attitude of Service with Positivity, Integrity and Respect.
• Excellence.

We are dedicated to embracing and promoting diversity while fostering well-being across New Mexico through cultural humility and respect for everyone.

About the Emergency Medicine Team with UNM School of Medicine

The University of New Mexico, Department of Emergency Medicine, is seeking on-call physicians to support the EM residency program and provide clinical care in both academic and community hospital facilities.

The Department of Emergency Medicine has 72 full-time and part-time attending physicians, and is home to an outstanding EM Residency, EMS Academy, and Center for Disaster Medicine.

UNM Health System is New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center, UNM Children’s Hospital, home to the only Burn Center, and the state's first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

UNM prides itself on being an engaged partner to the many communities it serves and takes great pride and accepts the responsibility that comes with that commitment.

About the School of Medicine (SOM)

The School of Medicine (SOM), created in 1964, is celebrated for its research discoveries and innovations in medical education and has earned a reputation for prioritizing diversity in the physician and health professions workforce.

SOM is home to a groundbreaking BA/MD Program that provides a new pathway for students from throughout New Mexico to pursue a medical career, as well as, numerous graduate and health profession programs.

The SOM sits within a Health Sciences Center, along with a Population-Based Health, Pharmacy, and Nursing Graduate Program offering unique inter-professional training and collaborative experiences.

About UNM Medical Group, Inc.

Since our creation in 2007, our dynamic organization has continued to grow and form strong partnerships within the UNM Health system.

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services and is committed to the well-being of the communities it serves.