Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Overview

Work Type: Full Time

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Make a Meaningful Impact with CHRISTUS Health –

Join one of the largest and most respected multispecialty groups—CHRISTUS Health—as we seek an Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join a busy general orthopedic practice in Alamogordo, New Mexico. This is an opportunity to work in a mission-driven, faith-based organization that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and community-focused care, while supporting both outpatient clinic and surgical services alongside a dedicated orthopedic team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage orthopedic patients in the outpatient clinic, including new consultations, follow-ups, and post-operative care
• First assist in major and minor orthopedic surgical procedures
• Perform casting and splinting, fracture alignment, hematoma blocks, and intra-articular injections (training provided as needed)
• Interpret x-rays and assist with treatment planning
• Conduct post-operative rounds and coordinate ongoing patient care
• Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, APCs, and clinical staff to optimize patient outcomes

Practice Details & Schedule

• Setting: Outpatient clinic and surgical cases
• Staffing: 4 Orthopedic Surgeons, 2 APCs
• Clinic Volume: Approximately 20–25 patients per day
• Clinic Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• OR Schedule: Monday & Wednesday – scheduled surgical cases
• On-Call: Shared call, 1 weekend every 3 weeks

Requirements

• Active New Mexico Physician Assistant license (required)
• Prior orthopedic or surgical experience preferred
• Willingness to learn and train in procedures as needed
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-based environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• CME allowance
• Physician-led organization
• Faith-based, mission-driven culture