Emergency Medicine Careers

Emergency Medicine Physician

Tucumcari, New Mexico

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Urgency. Expertise. Purpose.

In emergency medicine, every decision carries weight. Our physician teams deliver rapid, evidence-based care in high-pressure environments, bringing clinical clarity and calm to moments of uncertainty. We lead with precision, empathy, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes when time matters most.

With a national footprint and decades of experience, our emergency medicine programs are built on a foundation of operational excellence, physician leadership, and a relentless focus on patient-centered care. From urban trauma centers to community EDs, our physicians are empowered to make an immediate impact, supported by systems that prioritize autonomy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Job Type: Full Time; Part Time; PRN
Job Level: New Grads; Experienced
Shift: Day; Night
Travel: Yes

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Job ID:

JOB-000923

Date posted:

04/09/2026

Category:

Emergency Medicine

Transform patient care and the community as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Tucumcari, New Mexico.

Our mission in Columbus is to provide “better” in every sense—better healthcare, better teamwork, and a lasting impact on the community we proudly serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let’s talk.

Local Team Collaboration:

We take pride in our new partnership with an existing practice of 8 physicians and a practice coordinator at Presbyterian Dr. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital.
Work alongside a diverse group of professionals with backgrounds from all over the world. We are an integral part of our hospital community and a valued strategic partner, maintaining great relationships with hospital leadership and other physician groups.
Our team actively participates in committees and leadership roles to support quality and process improvement.
Outside of work, we come together for social events to celebrate special occasions and share common interests like food and sports.

Qualifications:

Board-certified/eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or General Surgery.
ACLS, PALS, moderate sedation exam, required for non-ABEM/ABOEM physicians.
ATLS required.
Caselogs, including intubations, in the previous 12 months.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Flexible Scheduling:

24-hour or 48-hour shifts.
Advanced scheduling 90 days out to plan for travel.
Hourly rate includes cost for travel.

Key Responsibilities:

Rapid Assessment and Stabilization of Patients
- Initiate life-saving interventions (airway management, resuscitation, IV access, medications, etc.) and decide which patients can be treated locally versus transferred. EM Physicians admin and round on inpatients on weekends.
- Provide immediate stabilization for critically ill or injured patients, often with limited resources.
Coordination of Transfers and Consultations
- Identify patients requiring higher levels of care (e.g., trauma, cardiac, stroke, or complex medical conditions).
- Arrange safe and timely transfer to tertiary care centers, including communicating with EMS, regional hospitals, and specialists
Broad Clinical Scope and Resource Management
- Manage a wide variety of medical, surgical, obstetric, and pediatric emergencies due to the limited on-site specialty coverage

Living and Traveling to Tucumcari:

Tucumcari is a quiet, close-knit community with a population under 6,000. It has a nostalgic feel, famous for its vintage motels, neon signs, and murals along historic Route 66, attracting travelers and history enthusiasts.
Dr. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital has a dedicated sleep room for the physicians. They also provide all meals while working.
Traveling to Tucumcari, NM: Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) in Amarillo, TX, roughly a 2-hour drive. The airport has regular service through Southwest, American Airlines, and United Airlines

Rewards and Compensation:

Rewarding compensation structure.

Rich Healing, Clinical Recruiter | rhealing@soundphysicians.com | (817) 616-0687

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Our values in action

Uncompromising Care:

You deliver high-stakes care with speed and precision. We support you with tools and systems that respect your clinical judgment and elevate your ability to make life-saving decisions—because excellence is essential in every encounter.
Collaboration:

You’re part of a dynamic, team-based environment where emergency physicians lead with trust, transparency, and shared accountability—working seamlessly with nurses, specialists, and hospital partners to deliver coordinated care.
Accountability:

You take ownership of every moment—leading clinical strategy, mentoring peers, and driving performance across fast-paced emergency departments.
Ingenuity & Empathy:

You bring clear thinking and calm leadership to unpredictable situations, balancing rapid decision-making with compassion for patients, families, and your team.

Career Path

Practicing
Single-site Leadership
Multi-site Leadership

Practicing :
Start your journey as a practicing clinician, focused on delivering exceptional patient care while building foundational leadership skills. This stage prepares you for future opportunities to lead and influence.
Single-site Leadership :
Step into leadership at the practice level as an Associate Medical Director or Medical Director. In these roles, you’ll guide clinical teams, collaborate with hospital partners, and ensure operational and clinical excellence at a single site.
Multi-site Leadership :
Expand your impact by overseeing multiple practices as a System Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, or Regional Chief Medical Officer. These roles involve strategic leadership, mentoring physician leaders, and driving performance across a region.

Hear from our team

“Sound gives us the infrastructure and the autonomy to run a high‑performing ED—so we can focus on clinical excellence.”

Amitabh Chandra, MD
Medical Director, Emergency Medicine
“You have a voice here. Your ideas are respected, and there are real opportunities for committee work and leadership.”

David Keifer, MD
Medical Director, Emergency Medicine
“We prioritize rapid provider access and fast, safe transitions—so patients get timely, high‑quality care.”

Ian Doten, MD
Regional Medical Director, Emergency Medicine