Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Sign-On bonus

Relocation assistance

Student-loan assistance

CME allowance

Malpractice and tail coverage

Job summary

A respected healthcare organization in Alamogordo, New Mexico is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to join their physician-led team. The role involves performing various orthopedic procedures, collaborating with healthcare teams, and delivering high-quality patient care. Applicants should have 3-5 years of experience and be eligible for a New Mexico medical license. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in general orthopedic practice.
• Fellowship training in joint replacement, sports medicine, trauma, or hand/foot & ankle preferred.
• Proficiency in a variety of surgical techniques.
• Proficiency in minimally invasive and open surgical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform fracture care and trauma surgery.
• Conduct arthroscopic and joint replacement procedures.
• Provide sports medicine services and hand surgery as needed.
• Collaborate with physical therapy, pain management, and podiatry teams.
• Maintain licensing and participate in continuing medical education.

Skills

Minimally invasive surgical techniques

Open surgical techniques

Collaboration with therapy teams

Minimally Invasive Techniques

Team Collaboration

Education

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible

New Mexico medical license eligibility

Job description

Physician Recruiter Contact:

Reeve Delmas

[e-mail]

512-779-1338

Make a Meaningful Impact with CHRISTUS Health

Join the esteemed team at Christus South New Mexico Orthopedic Surgery Associates in Alamogordo, New Mexico—part of one of the largest and most respected multispecialty groups—as we seek a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon. Christus Health is a mission-driven, faith-based organization committed to providing exceptional care to all, regardless of economic background. Become part of a physician-led environment that values collaboration, compassion, and high-quality care.

Position Highlights

• Work Type: Full-Time
• Patient Volume: 4,000 patient visits per year

Procedures Performed

• Fracture Care & Trauma Surgery
• Arthroscopic Procedures
• Sports Medicine Procedures
• Carpal Tunnel & Hand Surgery
• Revision Surgeries
• Total Joint Replacements

Experience & Preferred Background

• 3–5 years in general orthopedic practice
• Preferred but not required: fellowship training in joint replacement, sports medicine, trauma, or hand/foot & ankle
• Proficiency in minimally invasive and open surgical techniques
• Experience collaborating with physical therapy, pain management, and podiatry teams

Requirements

• Must be eligible for or obtain a New Mexico medical license
• Must be Board-Eligible or Board-Certified

What We Offer

• Faith-Based, Mission-Driven Culture
• Physician-Led Organization
• Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive BenefitsSign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance
• Student-Loan Assistance
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice and Tail Coverage

Why Alamogordo, NM?

Discover the enchanting city of Alamogordo, New Mexico, where adventure and culture meet. Located just 15 minutes from White Sands National Park, the area 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. Don’t miss Heart of the Desert – Eagle Ranch, home to New Mexico’s first and largest pistachio groves and a delightful winery offering seven varieties of wine.

Experience Cloudcroft

Only 27 minutes from Alamogordo, Cloudcroft is nestled in the Lincoln National Forest, offering breathtaking trails and abundant wildlife. Beat the summer heat—Cloudcroft is consistently about 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.

Interested in this opportunity?

Submit your application through our Careers Page or email your CV to the contact above.