Physician - Orthopedic - Total Joint

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 350,000 - 470,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonuses & RVU upside earning opportunity

Generous sign-on bonus

CME and licensure allowance

Employer-paid medical malpractice coverage

CME and licensure allowance

Malpractice coverage

Lifestyle friendly location

Job summary

A community-based health organization in Santa Fe, New Mexico, seeks a dedicated orthopedic surgeon to enhance their expanding team. This role focuses on joint reconstruction surgery and offers flexibility for full-time or part-time hours. Responsibilities include managing pre- and post-operative patients, collaborating with various healthcare teams, maintaining comprehensive patient records, and mentoring residents. The organization promotes exceptional patient care with a competitive compensation package and benefits, including a generous sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery with a focus on Total Joint Reconstruction.
• Current and unrestricted medical license.
• Demonstrated excellence in total joint reconstructive surgery.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Collaborative and pleasant attitude with the ability to foster patient trust and understanding.
• Prefer 2+ years of experience but new graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical procedures specializing in joint reconstruction.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate medical records and document patient progress.
• Utilize EPIC EMR in all practice settings.
• Participate in monthly total joint committee meetings.
• Participate in light practice call with 1-week block rotations shared among 18 providers.
• Work with a 1-to-1 physician-to-advanced practitioner ratio.
• Provide care at the main orthopedic clinic and hospital campus (2.6 miles apart).
• Occasionally mentor family medicine residents during rotations.
• Receive referrals from internal and external partners across Northern New Mexico.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Collaborative attitude

Patient management

Excellent communication

Education

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

THE ORGANIZATION

CHRISTUS St. Vincent is a community-based, private, not-for-profit health system and a Level III Trauma Center. Serving more than 300,000 residents across 19,000+ square miles in seven counties of New Mexico, we are the region's only full-service healthcare provider. Committed to delivering exceptional, personalized care, we offer a broad spectrum of services through CHRISTUS St. Vincent hospital and a network of outpatient clinics with nearly 40 specialty care programs.

THE TEAM

Our board-certified orthopedic surgeons and advanced practice clinicians specialize in a broad range of areas, including joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, trauma/fractures, osteoporosis care, and general orthopedic treatment. We provide expert care for conditions affecting the arm, elbow, ankle, hand, wrist, hip, knee, and shoulder, as well as comprehensive diabetic wound care.

As a dynamic and collegial team, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care through evidence-based practices, patient-centered solutions, and a collaborative approach to treatment. Efficiency is a priority, but we never compromise on quality. Our patients benefit from timely, effective interventions.

Our orthopedic practice is proud to be an ACCREDITED CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR JOINT HEALTH, ensuring that every patient receives exceptional care, with a focus on compassion, individual attention, and high-performance healthcare.

THE POSITION

We are looking for a dedicated orthopedic surgeon to join our expanding team and help provide exceptional care to our patients. While we prefer a full-time physician, this role offers the flexibility of less-than-full-time employment, as mutually agreed upon with the employer. The physician in this role will have the opportunity to perform surgical procedures specializing in joint reconstruction (ROSA robots available), design and implement individualized treatment plans, encompassing preoperative and postoperative care, rehabilitation, and patient education, as well as:

• Manage approximately 24-28 pre- and post-op patients on clinic days
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver holistic and personalized care
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive medical records, documenting patient progress, surgical outcomes, and follow-up care plans
• Utilize EPIC EMR in all practice settings
• Participate in monthly total joint committee membership meetings
• Participate in light practice call (phone-based) with no hospital visits required. Call coverage involves 1-week block rotations shared among 18 providers
• Work with a 1-to-1 physician-to-advanced practitioner ratio
• Provide care at the main orthopedic clinic and the main hospital campus, located approximately 2.6 miles apart
• Occasionally mentor family medicine residents during their rotations, coordinated by the orthopedic clinic manager
• Receive referrals from a wide range of sources, including internal organization providers, local emergency departments, urgent care centers, and community partners from across Northern New Mexico

Benefits

• Competitive compensation + bonuses & RVU upside earning opportunity
• Employed model with well-established, mission-minded, not-for-profit organization
• Immediate volume opportunity
• Generous Sign On Bonus
• CME and licensure allowance
• Employer- paid medical malpractice coverage
• Lifestyle friendly location at the base of the Rockies, visit santafe.org

THE CITY

Santa Fe, New Mexico, is consistently ranked among the best cities to visit and live in the U.S. According to Travel + Leisure Magazine, Santa Fe, NM was ranked 2025's No. 1 city in the U.S.

Enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine each year, experience all four seasons in a stunning setting surrounded by mountain ranges, national forests, and scenic rivers. Santa Fe's unique charm offers quick commutes, with opportunities for skiing, hiking, biking, and fishing just minutes from your doorstep. The city is a hub of arts, history, and culture, with a renowned culinary scene and a welcoming, laid-back atmosphere that strikes a perfect balance between work and leisure.

Santa Fe's vibrant, diverse community is the ideal place to build both your career and your life. We invite you to explore this one-of-a-kind city and become a part of our respected team and organization.

For questions or to submit your resume, please contact: Christina Vincent, Provider Recruiter at santafe.org

Requirements

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery with a focus on Total Joint Reconstruction.
• Current and unrestricted medical license.
• Demonstrated excellence in total joint reconstructive surgery through clinical experience.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Collaborative and pleasant attitude with the ability to foster patient trust and understanding.
• Prefer 2+ years of experience but new graduates will be considered.