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PracticeMatch Services, LLC.

Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Alamogordo, NM (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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What they do

An Orthopedics Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in concert with an orthopedist, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.

$117,097 / year median in New Mexico

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description Description Work Type:

Full Time Recruiter Contact:

reeve.delmas@christushealth.org 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 Facility & Address Christus Health Alamogordo, NM 88310

Links Landing Page Contact Information Reeve Delmas Phone:

512-779-1338

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