Christus Health

Physician Assistant- Orthopedic

Alamogordo, NM

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Description
Join CHRISTUS South New Mexico Orthopedic Associates in Alamogordo, NM

Position: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico

Work Type: Full Time

About the Opportunity:
* Team Composition: 5 Nurse Practitioners
* Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; OR hours vary depending on patient load
* Call: On call every 3 weekends
* Patient Distribution: 80% Outpatient; 20% Inpatient
* Patient Volumes: 20–25 patients per day in clinic; Surgical cases on surgery days will vary

Requirements:
* Experience with OR, clinical settings, intraarticular injections, casting, and splinting. Orthopedics certification preferred but not required.

Why CHRISTUS Health?

At CHRISTUS Health, our team is our greatest asset. From our award-winning medical staff to our dedicated housekeeping and ancillary staff, we are united by a common goal: providing exceptional care to all, regardless of economic background.

Life in Alamogordo:

Discover the enchanting city of Alamogordo, New Mexico, where adventure and culture meet. Located just 15 minutes from White Sands National Park, a world-renowned natural wonder, Alamogordo offers over 100 trails ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and ATV riding. Explore local history at the New Mexico Museum of Space History or the Tularosa Basin Museum of History. Don't miss the Heart of the Desert - Eagle Ranch, home to New Mexico's first and largest pistachio groves and a winery offering seven varieties of wine.

Experience Cloudcroft:

Just 27 minutes away, Cloudcroft is nestled in the Lincoln National Forest and offers breathtaking trails and abundant wildlife, including herds of elk and deer. Beat the summer heat in Cloudcroft, where it's always 20 degrees cooler. Enjoy a round of golf at the Cloudcroft Lodge Resort & Spa, one of the highest golf courses in the country, or try disc golf on one of the two scenic courses.

Contact Information:

Equal Employment Opportunity:

CHRISTUS Health is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more, please visit the [EEO website][1].

We strive to make our website accessible to all users. For assistance with the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.

[1]: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Location Insights

  • A-

    Access to Outdoor Activities

  • A-

    Commute

  • B+

    Access to Parks

  • B

    Public Schools

  • B

    Overall

  • B-

    Access to Restaurants

  • Total Population

    31,384

  • Median Rent

    $791

  • Median Home Value

    $113,500

  • Median Income

    $42,204

Posted September 7, 2024