Orthopedic Surgeon

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.

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
• Opportunities to focus on joint replacement, arthroscopy, trauma, and sports medicine
• Receiving 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
• Utilizing Epic EMR across all clinical settings
• 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
• 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)
• BE or BC 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