Locum Tenens Physician - Pathology Needed in NM

  • ID: 205448
  • Updated May 12th, 2025

  • Job ID 205448
  • Job Title Physician - Pathology
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Pathology
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State NM
  • Practice Setting Hospital
  • Duration 8 Days
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Job Description

 We are seeking a skilled Pathologist for an 8-day locum tenens assignment at a hospital in New Mexico, starting 08/11/2025. This opportunity requires coverage from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The ideal candidate should be comfortable evaluating surgical resections and performing intra-operative consultations for a variety of cases, including GYN, GI, GU, lung, kidney, prostate, and bladder specimens. This position offers the chance to work in a hospital setting using Cerner EHR, with a possibility for assignment extension.


Job Details:

Location: New Mexico

Facility Type: Hospital

Start Date: 08/11/2025

LOA: 8 days

Provider Type Needed: Physician (Pathologist)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM


Responsibilities and Duties:

• Evaluate surgical resections from various specialties (GYN, GI, GU, lung, kidney, prostate, and bladder)

• Perform intra-operative consultations for ongoing surgeries

• Analyze specimens from main operating rooms and ambulatory care centers

• Provide timely and accurate pathology reports

• Collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare professionals

• Utilize Cerner EHR for documentation and reporting

• Adhere to hospital protocols and procedures

• Ensure high-quality patient care and maintain professional standards

• Communicate effectively with clinical teams and laboratory staff

• Participate in any required meetings or consultations


Additional Information:

• Must be licensed to practice medicine in New Mexico

• Board certification in Pathology required

• Experience in surgical pathology and intra-operative consultations essential

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently

• Excellent communication skills for interacting with various healthcare teams

• Flexibility to adapt to the facility's workflow and resources

• Potential for assignment extension based on performance and facility needs


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Benefits:

• Strong compensation

• Travel-related expenses covered

• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities


What are Locum Tenens Jobs?


Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.


Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.


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Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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