Orthopedic Surgeon: Joint Replacement & Sports Medicine

CHRISTUS Health; Sacramento (NM); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sign-on bonus

Full benefits

CME support

Malpractice coverage

Not-for-profit employer

Job summary

CHRISTUS South New Mexico Bone & Joint in Alamogordo, NM, is seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to join our multispecialty team. This full-time role blends clinic and ASC-based surgical care across joint replacement, arthroscopy, trauma and sports medicine, with growth opportunities and a strong community focus.

Join a not-for-profit health system with competitive pay, sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and board certification/eligibility in orthopedics.
• Eligible for New Mexico medical license within 3–5 years.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating pre- and post-operative patients in a high-volume clinic (approx. 4,000 visits/year).
• Performing orthopedic procedures including total joint replacement, fracture care, arthroscopy, and hand/upper extremity operations.
• Developing individualized care plans including pre-op prep, postoperative care and rehab.

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery

Joint Replacement

Arthroscopy

Fracture Care

Trauma Care

Communication

Education

MD or DO

Job description

CHRISTUS South New Mexico Bone & Joint in Alamogordo, NM, is seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to join our multispecialty team. This full-time role blends clinic and ASC-based surgical care across joint replacement, arthroscopy, trauma and sports medicine, with growth opportunities and a strong community focus.

Join a not-for-profit health system with competitive pay, sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.