DescriptionWork 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.
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
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
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
