Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Alamogordo, NM

Job Description

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Service Line: EM

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Position Title: Physician Assistant

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Location: CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico Alamogordo, NM

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Recruiter: Derek Sawyer | View email address on ziprecruiter.com | View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

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Position Overview

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Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant to join our dynamic team. Join us to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and deliver high-quality care in the communities you serve.

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Patient Volume: 33,000

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Beds: 23 in ER and 12 in fast track

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Coverage Model: 24hrs of physician coverage and 30hrs of NP/PA coverage

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Acuity: Medium (15% admit rate)

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EMR: EPIC

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Facility & Clinical Details

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CHRISTUS provides essential emergency services and a broad range of inpatient and outpatient care in a patient-centered, community-focused environment. The hospital features coordinated multidisciplinary teams, diagnostic imaging, surgical services, and rehabilitation, with pathways for specialty consultations through regional networks when needed. For clinicians, CHRISTUS offers a collegial setting with opportunities to develop a broad practice in a smaller-city context, while enjoying Alamogordos outdoor lifestyle and community connections.

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Community Information

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Alamogordo sits in the high desert of southern New Mexico, framed by the Sacramento Mountains and near White Sands National Monument. Its a warm, tight-knit community with a slower pace, solid schools, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy easy access to hiking, mountain trails, and desert scenery, all complemented by a welcoming downtown with local shops, eateries, and cultural events. For physicians, Alamogordo offers a manageable patient base, strong community ties, and a high quality of life in a picturesque, sun-filled setting.

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Benefits & Compensation

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Job Status: W-2 Employed

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Professional liability insurance with tail coverage

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Dedicated Chief Wellness Officer and wellness programming for clinicians

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Established, respected, financially stable company

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Equitable scheduling patterns

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Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support

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Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities

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Why SCP Health

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For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, we believe clinicians should focus on what matters mostdelivering exceptional patient care.

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We support our physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national capabilities, regional leadership support, and evidence-based practices. Our approach combines clinician autonomy with comprehensive administrative support, enabling work-life balance while practicing at the top of your license.

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By supporting our clinicians in delivering exceptional care, we improve the health of our communities.

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Together, we heal.

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