Physician Assistant - Orthopedics
Listed on 2026-02-10
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Doctor/Physician
Surgeon, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Description
Work Type:
Full Time
Recruiter Contact: reeve.delmas
Make a Meaningful Impact with CHRISTUS Health -
Join one of the largest and most respected multispecialty groups
CHRISTUS Healthas 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 casesStaffing: 4 Orthopedic Surgeons, 2 APCs
Clinic Volume:
Approximately 20-25 patients per dayClinic
Hours:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:00 AM-5:00 PMOR
Schedule:
Monday & Wednesday - scheduled surgical casesOn-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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