Orthopedic Surgeon: Joint Replacement & Sports Medicine

CHRISTUS St. Vincent; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonus/in

Mission-focused not-for-profit health

Immediate surgical and clinic volume

Generous sign-on bonus

CME and licensure allowance

Employer-paid malpractice coverage

Full benefits package (health, dental,

retirement

Job summary

CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico Bone & Joint in Alamogordo, NM seeks a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to join a multispecialty team. The role offers a balanced mix of clinic and ambulatory surgery center work, with opportunities to focus on joint replacement, arthroscopy, trauma, and sports medicine.

We provide a collaborative, mission-driven environment in a Level III trauma region, with strong community ties and a robust referral network across Southern New Mexico.

Qualifications

• MD or DO medical degree required.
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat pre- and post-operative patients in a high-volume clinic.
• Perform orthopedic procedures including total joint replacement, fracture care, arthroscopy, and hand/upper extremity operations.
• Develop individualized care plans with pre-op, post-op, rehab, and patient education.
• Collaborate with podiatry, physical therapy, pain management, and primary care providers.
• Maintain thorough documentation and use Epic EMR across settings.
• Work across Alamogordo, Las Cruces, and Ruidoso clinics as needed.
• Provide teaching opportunities for family medicine residents.
• Receive referrals from CHRISTUS providers and community partners.

Skills

Joint replacement

Arthroscopy

Fracture care

Communication skills

Education

MD/DO

Job description

CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico Bone & Joint in Alamogordo, NM seeks a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to join a multispecialty team. The role offers a balanced mix of clinic and ambulatory surgery center work, with opportunities to focus on joint replacement, arthroscopy, trauma, and sports medicine.

We provide a collaborative, mission-driven environment in a Level III trauma region, with strong community ties and a robust referral network across Southern New Mexico.