Orthopedic Surgeon | Joint Replacement & Sports Medicine

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Full benefits package

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to join our multispecialty team in Alamogordo, NM. The role combines clinic and ASC-based surgical care in a supportive environment with opportunities to focus on joint replacement, arthroscopy, trauma, and sports medicine.

Candidates should be proficient in total joint replacement, arthroscopy, and fracture care, with strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• MD or DO degree required.
• Eligibility for New Mexico medical license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat pre-operative and post-operative patients in a high-volume clinic.
• Perform orthopedic surgical procedures including total joint replacement and arthroscopy.
• Manage postoperative care, rehab, and patient education.
• Collaborate with podiatry, therapy, pain management, and primary care teams.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and utilize the EMR system.
• Provide teaching opportunities and contribute to community care across clinics.

Skills

Joint replacement

Arthroscopy

Fracture care

Patient communication

Education

MD or DO

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to join our multispecialty team in Alamogordo, NM. The role combines clinic and ASC-based surgical care in a supportive environment with opportunities to focus on joint replacement, arthroscopy, trauma, and sports medicine.

Candidates should be proficient in total joint replacement, arthroscopy, and fracture care, with strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach.