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Lovington, New Mexico

Locum MD (Medical Doctor), DO (Osteopathic Doctor) Hospitalist

Hospital MedicineIncludes callContract

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Description

This contract position offers an on-site working model, allowing you to engage directly with patients and collaborate closely with healthcare professionals in a supportive environment.

As a Hospitalist, you will play a critical role in providing comprehensive inpatient care and will be involved in a variety of cases that showcase your medical expertise. Our medical practice prides itself on delivering high-quality healthcare services, and your contributions will be invaluable in enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and evaluations
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as necessary
  • Communicate effectively with patients and their families regarding care decisions
  • Facilitate patient discharges and outpatient follow-ups
  • Adhere to hospital protocols and regulations for patient safety
  • Participate in continuous education and professional development activities

Requirements

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree
  • Active medical license to practice in the state of New Mexico
  • Previous experience in a hospitalist or inpatient care setting preferred
  • Strong clinical knowledge and diagnostic skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care

Schedule: 8a-6p

Call Requirement: 6p-8a

Up to 5 calls per night

25 beds

EMR: Epic

Must be board-certified

Paid travel and expenses

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentClinical DiagnosticsInterpersonal CommunicationEpic EMRPatient Safety Protocols

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 55% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 11 employers

6
<$295k
8
$295k-330k
3
$330k-365k
2
$365k-400k
1
$400k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
88%
CME allowance
29%
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Cooper Norcross University Hospital · Vineland, New Jersey

$56.73-$192.31/hr
#2

Hospitalist PRNPer Diem

Cooper Norcross University Hospital · Camden, New Jersey

$118k-$400k
#3

Physician - Hospitalist (Swing Shift)

$358k-$366k
#4

Physician Advisor

$300k–$350k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.7this job 1.5
Better work-life than 40% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,087 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Lovington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$215k
Median resident rent
$1,014/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.