Orthopedic Surgery, Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Job Description

Description

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Work Type:
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Recruiter Contact: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

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Make a Meaningful Impact with CHRISTUS Health

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Join one of the largest and most respected multispecialty groupsCHRISTUS Healthas 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.

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Responsibilities:

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  Evaluate and manage orthopedic patients in the outpatient clinic, including new consultations, follow-ups, and post-operative care

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  First assist in major and minor orthopedic surgical procedures

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  Perform casting and splinting, fracture alignment, hematoma blocks, and intra-articular injections (training provided as needed)

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  Interpret x-rays and assist with treatment planning

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  Conduct post-operative rounds and coordinate ongoing patient care

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  Collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, APCs, and clinical staff to optimize patient outcomes

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Practice Details & Schedule:

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  Setting: Outpatient clinic and surgical cases

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  Staffing: 4 Orthopedic Surgeons, 2 APCs

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  Clinic Volume: Approximately 2025 patients per day

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  Clinic Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 AM5:00 PM

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  OR Schedule: Monday & Wednesday scheduled surgical cases

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  On-Call: Shared call, 1 weekend every 3 weeks

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Requirements:

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  Active New Mexico Physician Assistant license (required)

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  Prior orthopedic or surgical experience preferred

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  Willingness to learn and train in procedures as needed

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  Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-based environment

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Compensation & Benefits

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  Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

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  Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

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  Malpractice insurance with tail coverage

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  CME allowance

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  Physician-led organization

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  Faith-based, mission-driven culture

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