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General Physician Assistant Job in Alamogordo, New Mexico
Physician Assistant - Orthopedics
Company:CHRISTUS Health
Professions/Specialties:General Physician Assistant,PA - Orthopedic Surgery
Location:Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States
Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent
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Job 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
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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.
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