Physician Assistant - Orthopedics Job at Christus Health, Alamogordo, NM

  • Christus Health
  • Alamogordo, NM

Job Description

Description

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 

Job Tags

Full time, Weekend work

Similar Jobs

Achieve Test Prep

Virtual Assistant - Remote at Achieve Test Prep New Jersey Job at Achieve Test Prep

 ...to make higher education more accessible and affordable for working adults. Achieve offers live, online instruction, 1-on-1 tutoring...  ...matter.REMOTE WORK: Enjoy the freedom of working from home, anywhere in the world.GROWTH-ORIENTED: Develop new skills and advance... 

Blue Wave Travels

Work-From-Anywhere Travel Advisor Job at Blue Wave Travels

 ...About the job Work-From-Anywhere Travel Advisor Overview We are looking for motivated and travel-passionate individuals to join...  ...grow your own travel business/brand No commute - work from home, a caf, or while traveling Who This Role is Ideal For... 

GAI Consultants

Landscape Designer I Job at GAI Consultants

 ...Landscape Designer / Architect GAI's Community Solutions Group seeks an entry level Landscape Designer / Architect with 0-2 years...  ...our special multi-disciplinary practice that links Landscape Architecture with Urban Planning and Redevelopment Economics. Our growing... 

Valentine Roofing

Roof Cleaning Technician Job at Valentine Roofing

 ...individual to join our growing Home Services team. About the Position Works days are typically Mon-Fri Leave directly from home...  ...schedule is created by your manager who works in the office Cleaning and treating residential roofs for moss and algae Removing... 

Millennium Healthcare Services, Inc.

Nurse Scheduler Job at Millennium Healthcare Services, Inc.

 ...Fri 9:00AM- 5:30PM. Frequent overtime is required. ** Job Summary Millennium Healthcare Services is seeking an experienced Nurse Scheduler to join our team! The Nurse Scheduler is responsible for creating and maintaining clinician schedules according to...