Physician, Orthopedic Surgeon at CHRISTUS Health

Overview

CHRISTUS South New Mexico Bone & Joint in Alamogordo, NM, is seeking a Board‑Eligible or Board‑Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to join our multispecialty team of orthopedic and podiatry providers. CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico is a community-based, not-for-profit health system anchored by a Level III Trauma Center in Alamogordo. Serving the diverse population of the Tularosa Basin, including Mescalero Apache communities, Holloman Air Force Base families, and residents across Southern New Mexico, we are a trusted full-service healthcare provider for the region.

The hospital features 99 beds, including ICU, Med/Surg, Progressive Care, and a dedicated Joint Care unit, supported by a 24-room emergency department with helicopter transport capabilities. Through the hospital and our CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico Bone & Joint clinics in Alamogordo, Las Cruces, and Ruidoso, we deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care with a strong focus on clinical excellence and community partnership. The Team: Our orthopedic surgeons, six podiatrists, and advanced practice clinicians provide high-quality, comprehensive musculoskeletal care across a broad range of conditions.

Areas of expertise include total joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, trauma and fracture care, hand and upper extremity procedures, and general orthopedics. We treat conditions involving the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and foot, supported by an onsite ambulatory surgery center equipped with an up-to-date C-arm. The podiatry team additionally provides extensive foot and ankle reconstruction, diabetic wound care, and limb preservation services, contributing to a collaborative and well-integrated service line.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with productivity incentive opportunities Employed position with a mission-focused, not-for-profit health system Immediate access to surgical and clinic volume Generous sign-on bonus CME and licensure allowance Employer-paid medical malpractice coverage Full

Benefits

• package including health, dental, vision, and retirement REQUIREMENTS Medical Degree (MD or DO) Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery Eligible for New Mexico medical license 3–5 years of experience preferred Proficiency in general orthopedic surgery, including joint replacement, arthroscopy, and fracture care Strong communication skills and dedication to patient-centered care Collaborative, team-oriented mindset