General Surgery Job In Alamogordo, New Mexico
Physician -- General Surgery
Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310 Type of Facility: Hospital
Join the Esteemed Team at CHRISTUS South New Mexico Surgical Associates in Alamogordo, NM
Position: Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Surgeon
Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico
Work Type: Full Time
Why CHRISTUS Health?
At CHRISTUS Health, our team is our greatest asset. From our award-winning medical staff to our dedicated housekeeping and ancillary staff, we are united by a common goal: providing exceptional care to all, regardless of economic background.
About the Opportunity:
- Team Composition: 6 Physicians, 2 CNPs, a Manager, a Clinical Coordinator for Bariatrics, 5 nurses, 1 Medical Assistant, and support staff
- Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
- Call: Flexible Shared Call Responsibilities
- Patient Distribution: 60% Outpatient; 40% Inpatient
- Average Operative Volume: The typical caseload includes 3-4 major elective surgeries per week and 5-10 outpatient procedures, depending on the number of calls taken. Surgeries can be performed at the outpatient surgery center, depending on the type of procedure. Currently, surgeons perform 5-8 colonoscopies per day, with the potential to increase as more NP support becomes available and clinic volume grows. There is no required minimum for the number of colonoscopies.
- Sponsorship: Able to sponsor both H1b and J1 Visas.
- Requirements:
- Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
- Must be capable of performing colonoscopies until we have a full-time GI specialist.
Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate should be willing to take call and be comfortable working in a collaborative, team-based environment rather than relying solely on consultations. Comfort with acute care surgeries is also essential.
Life in Alamogordo:
Discover the enchanting city of Alamogordo, New Mexico, where adventure and culture meet. Located just 15 minutes from White Sands National Park, a world-renowned natural wonder, Alamogordo offers over 100 trails perfect 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 winery offering seven varieties of wine.
Experience Cloudcroft:
Just 27 minutes away, Cloudcroft is nestled in the Lincoln National Forest, offering breathtaking trails and abundant wildlife, including herds of elk and deer. Beat the summer heat in Cloudcroft, where it’s always 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.
Contact Information:
If you're interested in this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! You can self-schedule a conversation using this Calendly link , or send your CV directly to:
Keely Peirce
Physician Recruiter
Phone: (737) 267-7958
Email: keely.peirce@christushealth.org
Equal Employment Opportunity:
CHRISTUS Health is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more, please visit the EEO website.
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CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.
EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST
We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.