Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint

CHRISTUS St. Vincent, a community-based, not-for-profit health system and Level III Trauma Center, is seeking a dedicated Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in joint reconstruction to join its expanding team. This role offers the flexibility of full-time or less-than-full-time employment, focusing on delivering exceptional, personalized care through evidence-based practices. The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic and collegial team committed to high standards of orthopedic care.

Practice Info

• Board-certified orthopedic surgeons and advanced practice clinicians specialize in joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, trauma/fractures, osteoporosis care, and general orthopedic treatment.
• The orthopedic practice is an ACCREDITED CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR JOINT HEALTH.
• Manage approximately 24-28 pre-and post-op patients on clinic days.
• Work with a 1-to-1 physician-to-advanced practitioner ratio.
• Provide care at the main orthopedic clinic and the main hospital campus, located approximately 2.6 miles apart.
• Receive referrals from internal organization providers, local emergency departments, urgent care centers, and community partners from across Northern New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical procedures specializing in joint reconstruction (ROSA® robots available).
• Design and implement individualized treatment plans, encompassing preoperative and postoperative care, rehabilitation, and patient education.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver holistic and personalized care.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive medical records, documenting patient progress, surgical outcomes, and follow-up care plans.
• Utilize EPIC EMR in all practice settings.
• Participate in monthly total joint committee membership meetings.
• Participate in light practice call (phone-based) with no hospital visits required.
• Occasionally mentor family medicine residents during their rotations, coordinated by the orthopedic clinic manager.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation + bonuses & RVU upside earning opportunity
• Employed model
• Generous Sign On Bonus
• CME and licensure allowance
• Employer-paid medical malpractice coverage

Benefits

• Immediate volume opportunity

Shift & Schedule

• This role offers the flexibility of less-than-full-time employment, as mutually agreed upon with the employer.
• Call coverage involves 1-week block rotations shared among 18 providers.

Requirements

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery with a focus on Total Joint Reconstruction.
• Current and unrestricted medical license.
• Demonstrated excellence in total joint reconstructive surgery through clinical experience.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Collaborative and pleasant attitude with the ability to foster patient trust and understanding.
• Prefer 2+ years of experience but new graduates will be considered.