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General Orthopedic Surgery Job in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Locum Tenens Orthopedic Surgeon — General Orthopedics (Carlsbad, NM)

Company:Adelphi Staffing, LLC

Profession/Specialty:General Orthopedic Surgery

Location:Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States

Job Type:Part-time, In-person, Temporary / Locum Tenens

Job Description

Job ID: None provided

Location: Carlsbad, NM
Specialty: General Orthopedic Surgery
Position type: Locum Tenens — clinical duties plus call
Service setting: Inpatient and outpatient
Coverage period: Beginning Mar 1, 2026 — ongoing

Schedule

  • Clinic: 3 days per week, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Mon–Fri)
  • OR: 2 days per week
  • Call: 7 on / 7 off, beeper call, 30-minute response time, 1:1 ratio
  • Expected patient volume: 20–25 clinic patients/day; ~3 call patients/day
  • Admissions: ~3

Facility and support

  • Trauma level III
  • Department beds: 3
  • Support staff: 2 APPs, 2 RNs, 2 MAs, 2 office staff
  • EMR: Medhost
  • Hospital privileges required; temporary privileges available
  • Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance provided

Requirements

  • Active New Mexico medical license
  • Board certified or board eligible (BC/BE) in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Current ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS

Responsibility: Provide general orthopedic inpatient and outpatient care, operative coverage in the OR, and required call coverage per schedule. Minimal callbacks expected.

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About Adelphi Locums Organization

Adelphi Locums specializes in placing physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and CRNAs in locum tenens assignments nationwide. They focus on matching qualified providers with healthcare facilities that need flexible, short-term coverage. The company manages all aspects of the placement process, including credentialing, licensing, travel arrangements, and payroll. Their team emphasizes building strong relationships with both clinicians and clients to ensure a smooth experience. Adelphi Locums is committed to responsive service, professionalism, and delivering high-quality care through experienced providers. Their goal is to make locum tenens work simple, reliable, and rewarding for everyone involved.

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