Physician Surgery-General - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Description

Join the Esteemed Team at CHRISTUS South New Mexico Orthopedic Surgery Associates

Location : Alamogordo, New Mexico

Position : Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon

Work Type : Full-Time

Why CHRISTUS Health?

At CHRISTUS Health, we believe our team is our greatest asset. From our award-winning medical professionals to our dedicated support staff, we are united by a shared mission : delivering exceptional care to all, regardless of economic background.

About the Opportunity

• Patient Volume : 4,000 patient visits / year.

CSNM Bone & Joint serves a wide catchment area across rural Southern New Mexico, minimizing competition and boosting patient volume.

Procedures Performed :

Vital for farming, construction, and outdoor activity injuries.

Minimally invasive repairs for knees, shoulders, and ankles (meniscus, rotator cuff, labrum).

ACL reconstructions, tendon repairs, and treatments for active and athletic populations.

Common procedures for the general workforce and aging population.

For failed joint replacements or post-operative complications from surgeries performed elsewhere.

Hip, knee, and shoulder replacements to address the needs of an aging population and arthritis prevalence.

Experience & Skills :

Skilled in minimally invasive and traditional open surgeries for arthritis, fractures, and sports injuries.

Experience working with physical therapists, pain management specialists, and podiatrists.

Sponsorship :

Requirements :

Note :  Military and veteran care needs are significant in this region. The active local lifestyle creates a strong demand for sports medicine, injury recovery, and preventative care education.

Life in Alamogordo, NM

Discover the enchanting city of Alamogordo, where adventure and culture converge. Just 15 minutes from White Sands National Park, Alamogordo offers over 100 trails perfect for hiking, mountain biking, ATV riding, and more. Explore the region’s rich history at the New Mexico Museum of Space History and the Tularosa Basin Museum of History. Don't miss visiting the Heart of the Desert – Eagle Ranch, home to New Mexico’s first and largest pistachio groves and a delightful winery offering seven varieties of wines.

Experience Cloudcroft, NM

Just 27 minutes from Alamogordo, Cloudcroft is nestled in the Lincoln National Forest, providing breathtaking trails and abundant wildlife, including herds of elk and deer. Beat the summer heat, where temperatures are typically 20 degrees cooler, and enjoy a round of golf at Cloudcroft Lodge Resort & Spa—home to one of the highest golf courses in the country—or try a game of disc golf on two beautiful courses.

Contact Information

If you’re interested in this opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

You can self-schedule a conversation using this Calendly link or send your CV directly to :

Keely Peirce

Physician Recruiter

Phone : (737) 267-7958

Email : keely.peirce@christushealth.org

Equal Employment Opportunity :

CHRISTUS Health is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more, please visit our EEO website. For assistance with the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.