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General Orthopedic Surgery Job in Alamogordo, New Mexico

Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon

Company:CHRISTUS Health

Profession/Specialty:General Orthopedic 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

512-779-1338 

Make a Meaningful Impact with CHRISTUS Health 

Join the esteemed team at CHRISTUS South New Mexico Orthopedic Surgery Associates in Alamogordo, New Mexico—part of one of the largest and most respected multispecialty groups—as we seek a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon. CHRISTUS Health is a mission-driven, faith-based organization committed to providing exceptional care to all, regardless of economic background. Become part of a physician-led environment that values collaboration, compassion, and high-quality care. 

Position Highlights: 

  • Work Type: Full-Time 
  • Patient Volume: 4,000 patient visits per year

Procedures Performed: 

  • Fracture Care & Trauma Surgery 

  • Arthroscopic Procedures 

  • Sports Medicine Procedures 

  • Carpal Tunnel & Hand Surgery 

  • Revision Surgeries 

  • Total Joint Replacements 

Experience & Preferred Background: 

  • 3–5 years in general orthopedic practice 

  • Preferred but not required: fellowship training in joint replacement, sports medicine, trauma, or hand/foot & ankle 

  • Proficiency in minimally invasive and open surgical techniques 

  • Experience collaborating with physical therapy, pain management, and podiatry teams 

Requirements: 

  • Must be eligible for or obtain a New Mexico medical license 

  • Must be Board-Eligible or Board-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 

Why Alamogordo, NM? 

Discover the enchanting city of Alamogordo, New Mexico, where adventure and culture meet. Located just 15 minutes from White Sands National Park, the area offers over 100 trails ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and ATV riding. 

Explore local history at the New Mexico Museum of Space History or the Tularosa Basin Museum of History. Don’t miss Heart of the Desert – Eagle Ranch, home to New Mexico’s first and largest pistachio groves and a delightful winery offering seven varieties of wine. 

Experience Cloudcroft 

Only 27 minutes from Alamogordo, Cloudcroft is nestled in the Lincoln National Forest, offering breathtaking trails and abundant wildlife. Beat the summer heat—Cloudcroft is consistently about 20 degrees cooler. 

Enjoy a round of golf at the Cloudcroft Lodge Resort & Spa, one of the highest golf courses in the country, or try disc golf on one of the two scenic courses. 

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.