Physician Assistant (Medical)
Job Description
Description
Work Type:
Full Time
Recruiter Contact:
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
Work Type:
Full Time
Recruiter Contact:
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
