Work Type:
Full Time
Recruiter Contact: reeve.delmas@christushealth.org
Make a Meaningful Impact with CHRISTUS Health –
Join one of the largest and most respected multispecialty groups—CHRISTUS Health—as we seek an Orthopedic Physician Assistant to join a busy general orthopedic practice in Alamogordo, New Mexico. This is an opportunity to work in a mission-driven, faith-based organization that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and community-focused care, while supporting both outpatient clinic and surgical services alongside a dedicated orthopedic team.
Responsibilities:
Evaluate and manage orthopedic patients in the outpatient clinic, including new consultations, follow-ups, and post-operative care
First assist in major and minor orthopedic surgical procedures
Perform casting and splinting, fracture alignment, hematoma blocks, and intra-articular injections (training provided as needed)
Interpret x-rays and assist with treatment planning
Conduct post-operative rounds and coordinate ongoing patient care
Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, APCs, and clinical staff to optimize patient outcomes
Practice Details & Schedule:
Setting: Outpatient clinic and surgical cases
Staffing: 4 Orthopedic Surgeons, 2 APCs
Clinic Volume: Approximately 20–25 patients per day
Clinic Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
OR Schedule: Monday & Wednesday – scheduled surgical cases
On-Call: Shared call, 1 weekend every 3 weeks
Requirements:
Active New Mexico Physician Assistant license (required)
Prior orthopedic or surgical experience preferred
Willingness to learn and train in procedures as needed
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-based environment
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
CME allowance
Physician-led organization
Faith-based, mission-driven culture
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