Physician Assistant Job In Alamogordo, New Mexico
Physician Assistant- Orthopedic
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Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310 Type of Facility: Hospital
Join CHRISTUS South New Mexico Orthopedic Associates in Alamogordo, NM
Position: Physician Assistant
Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico
Work Type: Full Time
About the Opportunity:
- Team Composition: 4 Full time orthopedic surgeons, 2 Mid Levels, 1 Physical Therapist
- Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; OR hours vary depending on patient load
- Call: On call once every 3 weekends
- Patient Distribution: 80% Outpatient; 20% Inpatient
- Patient Volumes: 20–25 patients per day in clinic; Surgical cases on surgery days will vary
Requirements:
- Experience with OR, clinical settings, intraarticular injections, casting, and splinting. Orthopedics certification preferred but not required.
- We encourage both new graduates and experienced professionals in general surgery to apply
Position Overview:
As a key member of the surgical team, you will work closely with the Chief of Orthopedics, serving as his first assist in the OR. The schedule includes:
- OR: Monday, Wednesday, and Tuesday afternoons
- Clinic: Tuesday mornings, Thursday, and Friday
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.
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 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 the 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 and offers 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:
For more information or to express interest, please feel free to reach out. You can self-schedule a conversation using this Calendly link..
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.