General Surgeon - Physician Contract

Prairie Band Health Services•Gallup, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready for your next rewarding surgical adventure? We are currently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated General Surgery Physician to join our dynamic Indian Health Service (IHS) team at Gallup Indian Medical Center in Gallup, NM. As a General Surgeon, you will provide both inpatient and outpatient surgical services, consultations, and call coverage while making a lasting impact on Native American communities in the region. This is a Contract / Locums MD or DO opportunity within an IHS hospital setting. 8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday (7:30/8:00 a.m. – 4:00/4:30 p.m.) Full-time hours with scheduled call coverage (weeknights, weekends, holidays) Up to 1-year contract with potential extension options Must be Board Certified in General Surgery 2+ years of post-residency surgical experience required Prior IHS and/or locum tenens experience preferred Any active U.S. medical license accepted Learn more about the facility here: Gallup Indian Medical Center

Requirements

Must be a licensed Physician MD or DO
Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Must have current BLS, Basic Life Support certification
Certification of Education - copy of diploma or transcripts
Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
DEA license and eligibility to prescribe medication
Minimum of 2 years of Surgical experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Strong diagnostic, clinical, organizational and time-management skills
Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems
Must be a US citizen living primarily in the United States
Cultural awareness and sensitivity to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Willingness to comply with all state and federal regulations regarding medical practice
must be willing to undergo a federal background check
Must be Board Certified in General Surgery

Nice To Haves

Prior IHS and/or locum tenens experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide inpatient and outpatient surgical services (general “bread-and-butter” cases; excludes vascular surgery and C-sections).
Conduct pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring high standards of patient safety.
Manage an inpatient census of 3–6 patients, see 5–9 clinic patients per day, and perform 10–20 surgical cases monthly.
Provide consultation services to other providers at GIMC and surrounding IHS service units.
Participate in the peer review system and make practice adjustments as needed.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the RPMS electronic medical record system.
Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with established privileges and policies.
Ensure proper preparation for surgical cases, including necessary equipment and supplies.
Take part in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
Provide call coverage as scheduled, responding to emergencies and callbacks as required.
This job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed. The General Surgeon may be asked to assist with additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chief of Surgery or facility leadership.