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CHRISTUS Health
Physician - Orthopedic - Total Joint
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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
Job Description
Salary Not Available
Position range in Santa Fe MSA $137k
- $354k Per Year Physician
- Orthopedic
- Total Joint
CHRISTUS
HealthOccupation:
Physicians, All OtherLocation:
Santa Fe, NM- 87501
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
07/10/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
DocCafe.com | FileImport- Christus Health | CareerMD | JAMA Network
Web Site:
www.doccafe.com Job #: 20467562 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Partial Job Description. Opens a new window.THE ORGANIZATION
CHRISTUS St. Vincent is a community-based, private, not-for-profit health system and a Level III Trauma Center. Serving more than 300,000 residents across 19,000+ square miles in seven counties of New Mexico, we are the region's only full-service healthcare provider. Committed to delivering exceptional, personalized care, we offer a broad spectrum of services throughCHRISTUS
St. Vincent hospital and a network of outpatient clinics with nearly 40 specialty care programs.THE TEAM
Our board-certified orthopedic surgeons and advanced practice clinicians specialize in a broad range of areas, including joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, trauma/fractures, osteoporosis care, and general orthopedic treatment. We provide expert care for conditions affecting the arm, elbow, ankle, hand, wrist, hip, knee, and shoulder, as well as comprehensive diabetic wound care. As a dynamic and collegial team, we are committed to delivering the highest standard of care through evidence-based practices, patient-centered solutions, and a collaborative approach to treatment. Efficiency is a priority, but we never compromise on quality. Our patients benefit from timely, effective interventions. Our orthopedic practice is proud to be anACCREDITED CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR JOINT
HEALTH, ensuring that every patient receives exceptional care, with a focus on compassion, individual attention, and high-performance healthcare.THE POSITION
We are looking for a dedicated orthopedic surgeon to join our expanding team and help provide exceptional care to our patients. While we prefer a full-time physician, this role offers the flexibility of less-than-full-time employment, as mutually agreed upon with the employer. The physician in this role will have the opportunity to perform surgical procedures specializing in joint reconstruction (ROSA® robots available), design and implement individualized treatment plans, encompassing preoperative and postoperative care, rehabilitation, and patient education, as well as:- Manage approximately 24-28 pre-and post-op patients on clinic days
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver holistic and personalized care
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive medical records, documenting patient progress, surgical outcomes, and follow-up care plans
- Utilize
EPIC EMR
in all practice settings- Participate in monthly total joint committee membership meetings
- Participate in light practice call (phone-based) with no hospital visits required. Call coverage involves 1-week block rotations shared among 18 providers
- Work with a 1-to-1 physician-to-advanced practitioner ratio
- Provide care at the main orthopedic clinic and the main hospital campus, located approximately 2.6 miles apart
- Occasionally mentor family medicine residents during their rotations, coordinated by the orthopedic clinic manager
- Receive referrals from a wide range of sources, including internal organization providers, local emergency departments, urgent care centers, and community partners from across Northern New Mexico Benefits
- Competitive compensation + bonuses & RVU upside earning opportunity
- Employed model with well-established, mission-minded, not-for-profit organization
- Immediate volume opportunity
- Generous Sign On Bonus
- CME and licensure allowance
- Employer
- paid medical malpractice coverage
- Lifestyle friendly location at the base of the Rockies, visit http://santafe.
- Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
- Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery with a focus on Total Joint Reconstruction.
- Current and unrestricted medical license.
- Demonstrated excellence in total joint reconstructive surgery through clinical experience.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Collaborative and pleasant attitude with the ability to foster patient trust and understanding.
- Prefer 2+ years of experience but new graduates will be considered.