<p>A short-term acute care hospital in Taos, New Mexico is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible General Diagnostic Radiologist with light Interventional Radiology experience and MQSA certification for an ongoing locum tenens assignment beginning in June. The position carries no call responsibilities and no holiday coverage requirements — a rare combination that delivers genuine schedule control alongside a high-volume, clinically diverse daily workload. Long-term assignment stability and flexible shift options make this an attractive platform for experienced locum radiologists seeking predictability without sacrificing earning potential in one of the Southwest's most distinctive communities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens pay rate structured to attract experienced diagnostic radiologists</li> <li>Independent contractor (locum tenens) engagement with flexible shift options</li> <li>No call responsibilities of any kind</li> <li>No holiday coverage requirements</li> <li>Ongoing/indefinite assignment length providing long-term income stability</li> <li>Predictable, manageable schedule designed to support work-life balance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Short-term acute care hospital setting serving inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department imaging needs</li> <li>Daily diagnostic read volume of 50–60+ studies across a diverse modality and acuity mix</li> <li>Light interventional radiology component averaging 2–3 procedures per day</li> <li>Case mix spans outpatient imaging, inpatient imaging, and ED imaging — full spectrum of community hospital radiology</li> <li>Mammography interpretation required; MQSA-certified providers will find a dedicated workflow in place</li> <li>Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with integration into clinical care teams across service lines</li> <li>Assignment start date: June, with indefinite ongoing duration</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Diagnostic Radiology (ABR or equivalent)</li> <li>MQSA certification required; active mammography proficiency essential</li> <li>Demonstrated experience managing high-volume diagnostic imaging workloads (50–60+ reads per day)</li> <li>Ability to perform light interventional radiology procedures independently</li> <li>Active New Mexico medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start</li> <li>Must meet facility vaccination requirements</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Taos, New Mexico is a high-desert arts and outdoor recreation destination situated at roughly 7,000 feet elevation in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, approximately 70 miles north of Santa Fe. The region draws physicians who value world-class skiing at Taos Ski Valley, year-round hiking and mountain biking, a nationally recognized arts scene, and a cost of living well below comparable mountain-west markets. Taos blends a rich multicultural heritage — Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo traditions — with a tight-knit community feel and easy access to the broader cultural amenities of northern New Mexico.</p>