Physician Orthopedics - Competitive Salary
Company: Summit Recruiting Group
Location: Alamogordo
Posted on: February 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity - Alamogordo, NM
About the Opportunity Patient Volume: Approximately 4,000 patient
visits per year This orthopedic practice serves a wide catchment
area across rural Southern New Mexico, minimizing competition and
ensuring a high patient volume Procedures Performed: Fracture Care
& Trauma Surgery: Essential for injuries related to farming,
construction, and outdoor activities Arthroscopic Procedures:
Minimally invasive repairs for knees, shoulders, and ankles
(meniscus, rotator cuff, labrum) Sports Medicine Procedures: ACL
reconstructions, tendon repairs, and treatments for active and
athletic populations Carpal Tunnel & Hand Surgery: In-demand
procedures for the workforce and aging population Revision
Surgeries: For failed joint replacements or complications from
surgeries performed elsewhere Total Joint Replacements: Hip, knee,
and shoulder procedures for arthritis and an aging demographic
Experience & Skills: 3-5 years of general orthopedic practice
experience Proficiency in joint replacements, arthroscopy, and
fracture care Preferred (Not Required): Fellowship training in
joint replacement, sports medicine, trauma, or hand/foot and ankle
surgery Expertise in both minimally invasive and traditional open
surgeries Comfortable collaborating with physical therapists, pain
management specialists, and podiatrists Sponsorship: H1B and J1
visa sponsorships available Requirements: Board Certified or Board
Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery Eligible for or able to obtain a New
Mexico medical license Community Details Life in Alamogordo, NM
Alamogordo is a vibrant city surrounded by scenic beauty and
year-round adventure. Located just 15 minutes from White Sands
National Park, the area offers 100 trails for hiking, biking, and
off-roading. History enthusiasts can enjoy the New Mexico Museum of
Space History and the Tularosa Basin Museum of History. Eagle Ranch
New Mexico s first and largest pistachio groves also features a
winery with seven unique wines. Nearby Cloudcroft, NM Only 27
minutes away, Cloudcroft is nestled in Lincoln National Forest with
trails, wildlife, and cooler summer temperatures (20 lower than the
basin). Enjoy golf at one of the nation s highest-altitude courses
or explore two scenic disc golf courses. The region has a
significant need for veteran and military care. The area's active
lifestyle also drives high demand for sports medicine, injury
recovery, and preventative orthopedic care.
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