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Locum Physician (MD/DO) – Surgery

CompHealth · La Cienga, Santa Fe County

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Fit summary

Best fit for boarded or eligible surgeons who want locum flexibility with a large staffing partner. Less ideal if you need permanent employment, fixed schedule, or remote-only work.

Day in the role

As a CompHealth locum MD/DO in Surgery, days center on the host facility’s OR and peri-op workflow: pre-op evaluation, cases, post-op checks, and documentation to the client’s standards. CompHealth typically coordinates credentialing, scheduling, and travel logistics so you can focus on surgical coverage for the contracted block.

Skills to emphasize

Maintain active MD/DO licensure, board certification in surgery (or eligibility as required), DEA, and clean privileging history. Facility-specific credentialing packets and state licenses for New Mexico (or compact rules if applicable) are usually required before start; no paid cert courses were listed in the provided cert data.

FAQ from this listing

Is this a remote job?

No. The listing is on-site in La Cienga, Santa Fe County.

Who employs the locum?

CompHealth (CHG Healthcare) staffs temporary physician roles with client facilities; day-to-day clinical direction is at the assignment site.

What quality signal appears in the news data?

Business Wire coverage noted Joint Commission recognition related to CompHealth’s healthcare staffing quality and safety.

Company facts (cached)

Website: healthecareers.com

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - General/Other in Santa Fe, NM | CompHealth | La Cienga, Santa Fe County The Opportunity We are currently seeking a Locum Physician with a specialty in Surgery - General/Other to join our team at La Cienga, Santa Fe County, New Mexico. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to work on a full-time basis without the commitment of permanent employment. What You'll Do The primary responsibilities include providing high-quality surgical care in a general or other surgery capacity. The position offers flexibility with assignments ranging from short-term engagements (as brief as one day) to longer commitments, depending on your preference and needs. Immediate availability is preferred for this role. Qualifications A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree Licensed to practice medicine in the state of New Mexico or eligible for licensure Board-certified or board-eligible in Surgery - General/Other Strong surgical skills and a commitment to providing excellent patient care Working at CompHealth CompHealth offers competitive weekly pay, with specific details available upon inquiry. We provide true opportunities for those seeking locum assignments that can be tailored to their preferences, whether they are looking for local work or more distant placements. How to Apply To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. About the Position Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local. Whatever it is you're looking for, we offer true opportunities, not just postings.

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