Physician / Sports Medicine / New Mexico / Locum tenens / Orthopedic

MSI-AMN

2 months ago

Carlsbad, New MexicoPay Rate: $2134.00 - $2310.00ContractOrthopedics

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Job Description

About the Role

$2,100+/day locum. Malpractice covered. Travel and lodging handled. Orthopedic surgery in New Mexico. Flexible contract. Work when you want. Done.

Requirements

Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 days
Certifications Required: Board Certification
Licensure Required: Active New Mexico license

Benefits & Compensation

StartDate: 3/1/2026 Available Shifts: Regular 8;24 Pay Rate: $2134.00 - $2310.00
AMN Healthcare typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for the contractor providers we match to client opportunities

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician / Sports Medicine / New Mexico / Locum tenens / Orthopedic at MSI-AMN a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Orthopedics physician listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Orthopedics — Physician Career Context

This Orthopedics position at MSI-AMN is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

MSI-AMN lists compensation for this physician position at $4439k to $4805k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $4804800 per daily. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Malpractice insurance, Travel and lodging arranged, Competitive pay. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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