Physician / Nuclear Medicine / New Mexico / Locum tenens / Physician - Nuclear Medicine Job

We are seeking a Nuclear Medicine Physician for an exciting 120-day locum tenens assignment in New Mexico, starting Jul 6, 2026. The schedule involves consistent daytime hours, typically 8a-5p, with no evening or overnight shifts. This role provides opportunities to engage in various radiology subspecialties, contribute to multidisciplinary conferences, teach, mentor, and participate in research, all while providing comprehensive nuclear medicine imaging services.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Work within a collaborative academic environment alongside nationally recognized nuclear medicine radiologists and medical physicists.
• Provide comprehensive nuclear medicine imaging services, including PET/CT (Rb-82 cardiac PET, Ga-68/Cu-64 DOTATATE PET, F-18 PSMA PET).
• Perform Theranostics, including Lu-177 PRRT, Pluvicto, and I-131 therapies for thyroid cancer.
• Deliver general adult and pediatric nuclear medicine (diagnostic and therapeutic) services, including PET/CT, SPECT/CT, and nuclear cardiology.
• Participate in other radiology subspecialties as interest or training dictates.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary conferences and tumor boards.
• Teach and mentor residents and fellows.
• Engage in research activities, leveraging 7T PET/MRI facilities and dedicated research staff.
• Participate in a wellness-driven, academic culture that supports work-life balance.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Diagnostic Radiology; Diagnostic Radiology with Special Competence in Nuclear Radiology; Nuclear Medicine; Nuclear Radiology
• EMR: Cerner

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.