<p>A short-term acute care hospital in Taos, New Mexico is recruiting a General Diagnostic Radiologist for an ongoing locum tenens assignment beginning in June. The position covers the full outpatient, inpatient, and emergency imaging spectrum with light interventional responsibilities — and carries zero call and zero holiday obligations, making it a strong fit for locums physicians who value schedule control and work-life balance.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Locum tenens engagement with flexible shift options structured to support a manageable overall schedule</li> <li>No call requirements — no on-call, no holiday coverage</li> <li>Ongoing assignment with a June start date and indefinite duration, providing income stability uncommon in short-term locums</li> <li>Vaccine compliance requirements in place (standard for acute care facility credentialing)</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Short-term acute care hospital setting serving Taos and the surrounding northern New Mexico region</li> <li>Daily diagnostic read volume of 50–60+ studies spanning outpatient, inpatient, and emergency imaging</li> <li>Light interventional radiology component averaging 2–3 procedures per day — low procedural burden relative to total volume</li> <li>Mammography reads included in the daily case mix; MQSA certification required</li> <li>Broad case mix across modalities consistent with a full-service acute care environment</li> <li>No call structure allows for clean shift boundaries and predictable scheduling</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Diagnostic Radiology</li> <li>MQSA certification required for mammography interpretation</li> <li>Competency in high-volume diagnostic reads (50–60+ studies per day) across outpatient, inpatient, and emergency modalities</li> <li>Light interventional radiology skills sufficient to perform 2–3 routine procedures per day</li> <li>Active New Mexico medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to assignment start</li> <li>Vaccine compliance per facility credentialing requirements</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Taos is one of New Mexico's most distinctive destinations — a high-desert arts community set at 7,000 feet elevation, framed by the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Rio Grande Gorge. World-class skiing at Taos Ski Valley, year-round outdoor recreation, a nationally recognized arts scene, and a rich blend of Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo cultural heritage make this a compelling place to spend an extended locums assignment. Santa Fe is roughly 90 minutes south, offering additional dining, cultural, and airport access for physicians traveling in and out.</p>