Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Make a Meaningful Impact with CHRISTUS Health -

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.

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

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

Requirements:

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

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

Malpractice insurance with tail coverage