Total Joint Surgeon — Santa Fe, NM

Ortho Conditioning; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Malpractice Insurance

Education & Licensure Funds

Job summary

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Health System in Santa Fe, NM seeks an Orthopedic Surgeon focused on total joint reconstruction. Requires MD/DO, board certification or eligibility, and NM license eligibility.

2+ years experience preferred; new graduates considered. Competitive base salary with productivity bonuses and RVU upside; generous sign-on and relocation assistance. We offer ongoing education support, employer-paid malpractice, health and retirement benefits, and a collaborative, mission-driven team

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Total Joint Reconstruction specialization.
• 2+ years of experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• Ability to obtain NM medical license.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MD/DO

Board Certified/Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Total Joint Reconstruction

NM medical license eligibility

Job description

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Health System Santa Fe, NM Full Time May 10, 2026 · May 10, 2026

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Specialized training/focus in Total Joint Reconstruction.
• 2+ years of experience preferred; highly qualified new graduates will be considered.
• Ability to obtain a current and unrestricted New Mexico medical license.
• Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative, mission-driven mindset.
• Highly Competitive Base Salary + Productivity Bonuses & RVU upside.
  Generous Sign-On Bonus and relocation assistance.
• Dedicated time and funds for continuing education and licensure.
• Employer-paid medical malpractice coverage, health, dental, and retirement plans.
• 1-to-1 Physician-to-Advanced Practitioner ratio to maximize efficiency and patient care.

About CHRISTUS St. Vincent

CHRISTUS St. Vincent is a community-based, private, not-for-profit health system and a Level III Trauma Center. As Northern New Mexico’s only full-service healthcare provider, we serve over 300,000 residents. We are mission-minded and dedicated to delivering exceptional, personalized care to a diverse and vibrant community.

CHRISTUS St. Vincent is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.