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. The incoming surgeon will manage a wide range of orthopedic conditions with opportunities to focus on joint replacement, arthroscopy, trauma, and sports medicine within a supportive multispecialty environment. This full-time role offers a balanced schedule of clinic and ASC-based surgical care at a community-based, not-for-profit health system.

Practice Info

• Community-based, not-for-profit health system anchored by a Level III Trauma Center in Alamogordo
• 99 beds, including ICU, Med/Surg, Progressive Care, and a dedicated Joint Care unit, supported by a 24-room emergency department with helicopter transport capabilities
• Clinics located in Alamogordo, Las Cruces, and Ruidoso
• Onsite ambulatory surgery center equipped with an up-to-date C-arm

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
• Receiving referrals from internal CHRISTUS providers, urgent care centers, emergency departments, and community partners throughout Southern New Mexico

Compensation

• Competitive compensation with productivity incentive opportunities
• Generous sign-on bonus

Benefits

• Employed position with a mission-focused, not-for-profit health system
• Immediate access to surgical and clinic volume
• CME and licensure allowance
• Employer-paid medical malpractice coverage
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time role offers a balanced schedule of clinic and ASC-based surgical care

Qualifications

• 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