Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Company: Christus Health
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: February 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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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