Location:Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces is a vibrant city nestled in the heart of the Mesilla Valley, offering stunning desert landscapes and a rich cultural heritage rooted in Southwestern tradition. With a warm climate, outdoor recreational opportunities, and proximity to El Paso International Airport, it's an ideal destination for providers seeking a unique and rewarding work environment.
Facility:This medical center is a well-established healthcare facility serving the Las Cruces community and surrounding region. The facility offers a collaborative and supportive environment with local urologists available via phone, nursing staff, urology technicians, and hospitalists to assist with patient care.
Opportunity:Physician - Urology
Job Details:- Locum Tenens opportunity with the site looking to expand their provider pool for ongoing coverage needs
- Hybrid coverage model Monday through Friday, including either half-day clinic or elective OR combined with inpatient coverage
- Half-day clinic schedule typically runs from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, followed by a lunch break, then 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Saturday and Sunday coverage consists of inpatient-only service
- Approximately 5-10 phone consults per day
- Treats primarily adult patients with very few pediatric cases
- Both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities with active consult rounding
- Admissions are managed by hospitalists
- Board certification required with ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Estimated credentialing timeframe of 60 days
- General urology skills required for adult patients; pediatric experience preferred
- Preferred procedural skills include advanced endoscopic techniques, laparoscopic surgeries, ureteroscopy, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy
- Preferred surgical skills include radical cystectomy with ileo-loop conduit, radical prostatectomy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy, and pelvic node dissection
- Robotic surgery experience preferred, including partial nephrectomies with intraoperative ultrasound
- Additional preferred skills include adrenalectomy, renal and bladder ultrasound with biopsy, TRUS biopsies, fertility work-up, incontinence procedures, penile prosthesis, and ESWL
- Nearest airport is El Paso International Airport
- Lodging options include Hilton Garden Inn, Courtyard by Marriott at NMSU, Home2Suites, and TownePlace Suites with facility discount available upon request
- Start date August 24, 2026 with ongoing need
Compensation:Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
