Orthopedics Physician

Orthopedic Surgeon opening in New Mexico Alamogordo, NMFull Time About the Opportunity Patient Volume:
Approx. 4,000 patient visits per year Catchment Area:
Serves a wide rural region across Southern New Mexico, minimizing competition and supporting robust patient demand

Procedures Performed Fracture Care & Trauma Surgery:
Managing injuries common in farming, construction, and outdoor activities Arthroscopic Procedures:
Minimally invasive repairs for knees, shoulders, and ankles (meniscus, rotator cuff, labrum) Sports Medicine Procedures: ACL reconstructions, tendon repairs, and treatments for athletic populations Carpal Tunnel & Hand Surgery:
Addressing common workforce and aging population needs Revision Surgeries:
Managing failed joint replacements or post-operative complications Total Joint Replacements:
Hip, knee, and shoulder replacements for aging and arthritic patients

Experience & Skills

Experience:

3-5 years of general orthopedic practice 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 both minimally invasive and traditional open surgeries for arthritis, fractures, and sports injuries

Collaboration:

Experience working within a multidisciplinary team including physical therapists, pain management specialists, and podiatrists

Requirements Eligible for or able to obtain a New Mexico medical license Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery Additional Details Visa Sponsorship: H1B and J1 sponsorship available