Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

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 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