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Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon

Health eCareers
Alamogordo, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2025
Description

Join the Esteemed Team at CHRISTUS South New Mexico Orthopedic Surgery Associates

Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico

Position: Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon

Work Type: Full-Time

Why CHRISTUS Health?

At CHRISTUS Health, we believe our team is our greatest asset. From our award-winning medical professionals to our dedicated support staff, we are united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care to all, regardless of economic background.

About The Opportunity

  • Patient Volume: 4,000 patient visits/year.
    • CSNM Bone & Joint serves a wide catchment area across rural Southern New Mexico, minimizing competition and boosting patient volume.
Procedures Performed

  • Fracture Care & Trauma Surgery: Vital for farming, construction, and outdoor activity injuries.
  • Arthroscopic Procedures: Minimally invasive repairs for knees, shoulders, and ankles (meniscus, rotator cuff, labrum).
  • Sports Medicine Procedures: ACL reconstructions, tendon repairs, and treatments for active and athletic populations.
  • Carpal Tunnel & Hand Surgery: Common procedures for the general workforce and aging population.
  • Revision Surgeries: For failed joint replacements or post-operative complications from surgeries performed elsewhere.
  • Total Joint Replacements: Hip, knee, and shoulder replacements to address the needs of an aging population and arthritis prevalence.

Experience & Skills

  • 3-5 years of general orthopedic practice experience, with proficiency in joint replacements, arthroscopy, and fracture care.
  • Preferred (Not Required): Fellowship training in joint replacement, sports medicine, trauma, or hand/foot and ankle surgery.
  • Surgical Expertise: Skilled in minimally invasive and traditional open surgeries for arthritis, fractures, and sports injuries.
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Experience working with physical therapists, pain management specialists, and podiatrists.

Sponsorship

  • H1B and J1 visa sponsorships are available.

Requirements

  • Must be eligible for or obtain a New Mexico medical license.
  • Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible.

Note: Military and veteran care needs are significant in this region. The active local lifestyle creates a strong demand for sports medicine, injury recovery, and preventative care education.

Life in Alamogordo, NM

Discover the enchanting city of Alamogordo, where adventure and culture converge. Just 15 minutes from White Sands National Park, Alamogordo offers over 100 trails perfect for hiking, mountain biking, ATV riding, and more. Explore the regions rich history at the New Mexico Museum of Space History and the Tularosa Basin Museum of History. Don't miss visiting the Heart of the Desert - Eagle Ranch, home to New Mexicos first and largest pistachio groves and a delightful winery offering seven varieties of wines.

Experience Cloudcroft, NM

Just 27 minutes from Alamogordo, Cloudcroft is nestled in the Lincoln National Forest, providing breathtaking trails and abundant wildlife, including herds of elk and deer. Beat the summer heat, where temperatures are typically 20 degrees cooler, and enjoy a round of golf at Cloudcroft Lodge Resort & Spahome to one of the highest golf courses in the countryor try a game of disc golf on two beautiful courses.

Contact Information

If youre interested in this opportunity, we would 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

Email: keely.peirce@

Equal Employment Opportunity

CHRISTUS Health is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more, please visit our EEO website. For assistance with the application process, please contact us at.

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