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Our client in New Mexico is actively seeking a skilled Podiatrist to begin a 60-day assignment on Sep 1, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive care for standard podiatry cases, with a consistent daily schedule from 8:30am to 6pm, ensuring continuous patient support.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive podiatric care for a diverse...
Location:NM
Specialty:Podiatry
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in New Mexico is seeking an Advanced Gastroenterology Physician for a 30-day assignment starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves 7a-7a shifts with rounding and call responsibilities. The successful Physician will perform advanced procedures including ERCP, EUS, upper and lower GI endoscopy, and liver biopsies, addressing higher acuity GI...
Location:NM
Specialty:Gastroenterology - Advanced [EUS/ERCP]
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in New Mexico is seeking a skilled Pain Management Physician for a 60-day assignment beginning Jul 27, 2026. This role offers a consistent 8:30a - 5:00p schedule, involving a blend of clinic and operating room responsibilities. The Physician will focus on advanced procedures, including targeted injections, epidural steroid injections, radio...
Location:NM
Specialty:Pain Management
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in New Mexico is actively seeking a skilled Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a dynamic 35-day assignment, commencing on Jul 20, 2026. This role requires comprehensive 24-hour call coverage and dedicated clinic hours Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The successful Physician will manage a wide range of obstetric and gynecologic cases,...
Location:NM
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in New Mexico is seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 90-day assignment starting Jul 13, 2026. This role involves clinic duties on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8a-5p, with dedicated OR days on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The schedule also includes light-volume, 24-hour out-of-house call, focusing on women's wellness,...
Location:NM
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in New Mexico is seeking an experienced OB/GYN Physician for a 23-day assignment starting Jun 21, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call coverage with a required clinic schedule Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, handling a diverse range of OB and GYN cases, including routine and complicated deliveries, office procedures, and surgical gynecology.Responsibilities...
Location:NM
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in New Mexico is actively seeking a General Surgeon Physician for a 90-day assignment commencing Apr 30, 2026. This role involves comprehensive general and laparoscopic surgical procedures, including trauma, ventilation management, and central line insertions. Shift hours are yet to be finalized, with a potential for 7 AM to 7 AM shifts.Responsibilities...
Location:NM
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a 60-day assignment in New Mexico, starting May 11, 2026. This role involves managing a diverse range of emergency medicine cases across day or night shifts, with typical hours from 7a-7p or 7p-7a, aiming for 10-15 shifts per month.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive care for...
Location:NM
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Internal Medicine Physician for a 181-day assignment in New Mexico, starting Nov 26, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call shifts from 7a-7a, focusing on acute patient care in the Emergency Department. The physician will manage a diverse range of pulmonary and critical care cases, including asthma, COPD, respiratory failure, pneumonia,...
Location:NM
Specialty:Pulmonary Critical Care
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Neurologist for a 240-day assignment in New Mexico, starting Sep 28, 2026. This role involves comprehensive outpatient general neurology, managing a mix of new and follow-up patients. The schedule is primarily Monday through Thursday with a half-day clinic on Fridays, from 8am to 5pm, focusing entirely on patient care...
Location:NM
Specialty:Neurology
Provider Type:Physician
Locum tenens physician jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physicians hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to ZipRecruiter, physicians in New Mexico typically earn an average of $157,930 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $221,010 a year.
Physicians in New Mexico are required to complete 75 hours of CME every three years.
Yes, new graduates can work in New Mexico as long as they receive the proper licensing and certification specific to their state. Check out our physician licensing guide to get started.
The highest paying physician specialties include neurosurgery, thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. Highly technical surgical specialties like these earn around $600,000 a year.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of physician and surgeon jobs will increase by 3% between 2022 and 2032. About 24,200 openings for physicians and surgeons are projected each year.
