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General Surgery Job in Alamogordo, New Mexico

Physician - General Surgery

Company:CHRISTUS Health

Profession/Specialty:General Surgery

Location:Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Description

Physician Recruiter Contact:

Reeve Delmas

reeve.delmas@christushealth.org

Make a Meaningful Impact with CHRISTUS Health

Join the esteemed team at CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico Surgical Associates—part of one of the largest and most respected multispecialty groups—as we seek a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Surgeon. This is a mission-driven, faith-based organization that provides exceptional care to all, regardless of economic background. Join a team that prioritizes collaborative, quality care in a physician-led environment.

Position Highlights:

  • Work Type: Full-Time
  • Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 Noon
  • Call: Flexible Shared Call Responsibilities
  • Setting: 60% Outpatient, 40% Inpatient
  • Average Operative Volume: 3-4 major elective surgeries per week and 5-10 outpatient procedures
  • Team Environment: 6 Physicians, 2 CNPs, Manager, Clinical Coordinator, 5 Nurses, 1 Medical Assistant, 2 patient registration interviewers

Procedures Include:

  • General Surgery and Acute Care Surgeries
  • Colonoscopies (currently 5-8 per day)
  • Major elective surgeries
  • Outpatient procedures at the surgery center

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Board Status: ABMS Board-Eligible or Certified

What We Offer:

  • Faith-Based, Mission-Driven Culture
  • Physician-Led Organization
  • Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits
  • Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance
  • Student-Loan Assistance
  • CME Allowance
  • Malpractice and Tail Coverage
  • Visa Sponsorship available for H1B and J1 candidates

Why Alamogordo, NM?

Located in the Tularosa Basin, Alamogordo offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and cultural richness. Located just 15 minutes from White Sands National Park, the area offers over 100 trails for hiking, mountain biking, and ATV riding. Explore local history at the New Mexico Museum of Space History or visit Heart of the Desert – Eagle Ranch, home to the state's oldest pistachio groves. Nearby Cloudcroft, nestled in the Lincoln National Forest, provides cooler temps and golf at one of the highest courses in the U.S..

  • 89 miles from El Paso
  • 48 miles from Ruidoso
  • 200 miles from Albuquerque

Interested in this opportunity? Submit your application through our Careers Page or email your CV to the contact above.

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.