Surgery - General Physician

Company: VieMed Healthcare Staffing
Location: Hobbs
Posted on: June 17, 2026

Job Description:

Title (SEO): Locum Orthopaedic Surgery Physician - Hobbs, NM (Dec 2026)

Hook: Looking for a flexible locum assignment with a clear schedule? Join a leading facility in Hobbs, New Mexico for 2 weeks in December 2026 with a 24-hour beeper call model (not onsite). You ll also receive a competitive pay package with weekly pay via direct deposit, plus comprehensive medical benefits (W-2).
Quick Facts

• Location: 5419 North Lovington Highway, Hobbs, NM 88240
• Start Date: 12/01/2026
• End Date/Duration: 2 weeks in December 2026 (potential ongoing coverage about 2 weeks/month)
• Shift: 24-hour beeper call coverage; shift window 7:00 AM 7:00 AM (flexible)
• Hours/week: Not specified
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens
• License/Certs: Active NM license and NM DEA; Board Certified or Board Eligible within 3 5 years of residency
• Experience: Not specified (case logs required; see About the Assignment )

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay packages
• Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit (W-2)
• Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
• Robust referral bonus program
• Travel and other reimbursements when applicable
• Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws
• Pay package discussed upon application (as a reminder: specific hourly rate is not actionable from the provided data)

What You ll Do

• Provide orthopaedic surgery clinical coverage during the scheduled locum dates
• Participate in 24-hour beeper call coverage (provider not required to be onsite)
• Support patient care through the hospital s established workflows and coverage needs
• Complete required hospital privileging and payor credentialing steps for authorization to practice
• Ensure timely submission of required documentation during the credentialing process
• Maintain case logs within the past 24 months as part of privileging requirements
• Work within the facility s expected schedule (7:00 AM 7:00 AM coverage window)

What You NeedRequired

• Active New Mexico (NM) medical license
• NM DEA
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 3 5 years of residency)
• Case logs from the past 24 months
• Ability to complete hospital privileging and payor credentialing (credentialing can take 90 days)

Preferred

• Familiarity with orthopaedic practice workflows as reflected in the facility s required procedures (review required procedures listed by the site)

About the Assignment
Covenant Hobbs Hospital is seeking a locum Orthopaedic Surgery provider for two weeks in December 2026, with the possibility of additional coverage (often around two weeks per month, with occasional sporadic needs). The site offers 24-hour beeper call coverage with a 7:00 AM 7:00 AM shift window and indicates overall volume is light.

Important compliance update (NM): The site requires the provider to enroll in the Patient Compensation Fund (PCF) for New Mexico. The facility is requesting that the agency provide this coverage.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply

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