Nurse Practitioner - General Surgery

CHRISTUS St. Vincent; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS St. Vincent in Alamogordo, NM seeks an orthopedic surgical assistant to join a team of four orthopedic surgeons. You will serve as the first assist in the OR and support clinic duties.

The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with OR hours varying by patient load and on-call every three weekends. Experience with injections, casting, and splinting is valued. New graduates and experienced professionals in general surgery are encouraged to apply, offering a

Qualifications

• Experience with OR, clinical settings, intraarticular injections, casting, and splinting.
• Orthopedics certification preferred but not required.
• Open to new graduates and experienced professionals in general surgery.

Responsibilities

• Assist the chief of orthopedics as first OR assistant.
• Support OR and clinic scheduling per posted hours.

Skills

Orthopedic experience

Intraarticular injections

Casting and splinting

Clinical setting experience

Job description

• Work Type: Full Time

About the Opportunity:

• Team Composition: 4 Full time orthopedic surgeons, 2 Mid Levels, 1 Physical Therapist
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; OR hours vary depending on patient load
• Call: On call every 3 weekends
• Patient Volumes: 20-25 patients per day in clinic; Surgical cases on surgery days will vary

Requirements:

• Experience with OR, clinical settings, intraarticular injections, casting, and splinting. Orthopedics certification preferred but not required.
• We encourage both new graduates and experienced professionals in general surgery to apply

Position Overview:

As a key member of the surgical team, you will work closely with the Chief of Orthopedics, serving as his first assist in the OR. The schedule includes:

• OR: Monday, Wednesday, and Tuesday afternoons
• Clinic: Tuesday mornings, Thursday, and Friday

Why CHRISTUS Health?

At CHRISTUS Health, our team is our greatest asset. From our award-winning medical staff to our dedicated housekeeping and ancillary staff, we are united by a common goal: providing exceptional care to all, regardless of economic background.

Life in Alamogordo:

Discover the enchanting city of Alamogordo, New Mexico, where adventure and culture meet. Located just 15 minutes from White Sands National Park, a world-renowned natural wonder, Alamogordo offers over 100 trails ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and ATV riding. Explore local history at the New Mexico Museum of Space History or the Tularosa Basin Museum of History. Dont miss the Heart of the Desert - Eagle Ranch, home to New Mexicos first and largest pistachio groves and a winery offering seven varieties of wine.

Experience Cloudcroft:

Just 27 minutes away, Cloudcroft is nestled in the Lincoln National Forest and offers breathtaking trails and abundant wildlife, including herds of elk and deer. Beat the summer heat in Cloudcroft, where its always 20 degrees cooler. Enjoy a round of golf at the Cloudcroft Lodge Resort & Spa, one of the highest golf courses in the country, or try disc golf on one of the two scenic courses.

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