Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Description

Work Type: 
Full Time 

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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