Physician Assistant- Orthopedic
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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 its 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) ###-####

Email: ...@christushealth.org

Equal Employment Opportunity:

CHRISTUS Health is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more, please visit the EEO website.

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