CHRISTUS South New Mexico Bone & Joint in Alamogordo, NM, is seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to join their multispecialty team. This full-time role involves a balanced schedule of clinic and ASC-based surgical care within a supportive environment. The incoming surgeon will manage a wide range of orthopedic conditions with opportunities to focus on joint replacement, arthroscopy, trauma, and sports medicine, contributing to comprehensive, patient-centered care for the diverse population of the Tularosa Basin.
Practice Info
- Multispecialty team of orthopedic and podiatry providers
- Onsite ambulatory surgery center equipped with an up-to-date C-arm
- Collaborative and mission-driven group emphasizing evidence-based care, efficiency, and personalized patient treatment
- Broad catchment area and established referral network ensuring timely access to orthopedic care and consistent surgical volume
- Utilizes Epic EMR across all clinical settings
- Receives referrals from internal CHRISTUS providers, urgent care centers, emergency departments, and community partners throughout Southern New Mexico
Responsibilities
- Evaluating and treating pre-operative and post-operative patients in a high-volume clinic setting (approximately 4,000 patient visits / year)
- Performing orthopedic surgical procedures, including total joint replacement, fracture care, arthroscopy, revision surgeries, and hand/upper extremity operations
- Developing individualized care plans including pre-op preparation, postoperative care, rehabilitation, and patient education
- Collaborating with podiatry, physical therapy partners, pain management, and primary care providers
- Maintaining accurate and detailed clinical documentation
- Working across clinics in Alamogordo, Las Cruces, and Ruidoso as needed
- Providing occasional teaching opportunities for family medicine residents
Compensation
- Competitive compensation with productivity incentive opportunities
- Generous sign-on bonus
- CME and licensure allowance
- Employer-paid medical malpractice coverage
Benefits
- Employed position with a mission-focused, not-for-profit health system
- Immediate access to surgical and clinic volume
- Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement
Shift & Schedule
- Full-time role
- Balanced schedule of clinic and ASC-based surgical care
Requirements
- Medical Degree (MD or DO)
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- Eligible for New Mexico medical license
- 3–5 years of experience preferred
- Proficiency in general orthopedic surgery, including joint replacement, arthroscopy, and fracture care
- Strong communication skills and dedication to patient-centered care
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset