Physician - General Surgery

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 340,000 - 430,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Faith-Based, Mission-Driven Culture

Physician-Led Organization

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Student-Loan Assistance

CME Allowance

Malpractice and Tail Coverage

Visa Sponsorship

Job summary

CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico Surgical Associates is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Surgeon to join a physician-led, faith-based organization in Alamogordo, NM. The role is full-time with a schedule of Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 Noon, with flexible shared call.

Expect 60% outpatient and 40% inpatient work, with 3–4 major elective surgeries weekly and 5–10 outpatient procedures.

Qualifications

• ABMS Board-Eligible or Board-Certified General Surgeon.
• 2+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• General surgery and acute care surgeries performed.
• Outpatient procedures at the surgery center and inpatient care as needed.

Skills

Board eligibility

Job description

• Major elective surgeries
• Physician-Led Organization

Description

Make a Meaningful Impact with CHRISTUS Health

Join the esteemed team at CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico Surgical Associates—part of one of the largest and most respected multispecialty groups as we seek a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Surgeon. This is a mission-driven, faith-based organization that provides exceptional care to all, regardless of economic background. Join a team that prioritizes collaborative, quality care in a physician-led environment.

Position Highlights

• Work Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 Noon
• Call: Flexible Shared Call Responsibilities
• Setting: 60% Outpatient, 40% Inpatient
• Average Operative Volume: 3-4 major elective surgeries per week and 5-10 outpatient procedures
• Team Environment: 6 Physicians, 2 CNPs, Manager, Clinical Coordinator, 5 Nurses, 1 Medical Assistant, 2 patient registration interviewers

Procedures Include

• General Surgery and Acute Care Surgeries
• Colonoscopies (currently 5-8 per day)
• Major elective surgeries
• Outpatient procedures at the surgery center

Qualifications & Requirements

• Board Status: ABMS Board-Eligible or Certified
• Experience preferred, 2+ years

What We Offer

• Faith-Based, Mission-Driven Culture
• Physician-Led Organization
• Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits
• Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance
• Student-Loan Assistance
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice and Tail Coverage
• Visa Sponsorship available for H1B and J1 candidates

Why Alamogordo, NM?

Located in the Tularosa Basin, Alamogordo offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and cultural richness. Located just 15 minutes from White Sands National Park, the area offers over 100 trails for hiking, mountain biking, and ATV riding. Explore local history at the New Mexico Museum of Space History or visit Heart of the Desert – Eagle Ranch, home to the state's oldest pistachio groves. Nearby Cloudcroft, nestled in the Lincoln National Forest, provides cooler temps and golf at one of the highest courses in the U.S.

• 89 miles from El Paso
• 48 miles from Ruidoso
• 200 miles from Albuquerque