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Physician - General Surgery
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What they do
A Family or General Practitioner provides primary medical care for families and patients of all ages, including diagnosis, treatment and preventative care. Treats illnesses and helps patients to manage complex or chronic diseases. Works in a private practice or outpatient clinical setting. Works to meet the medical needs of communities that are less well served by hospitals.
$211,504 / year median in New Mexico
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Salary Not Available
Position range in Eastern Region $202k
- $415k Per Year Physician
- General Surgery
CHRISTUS
Health
Occupation:
Physicians, All Other
Location:
Alamogordo, NM
- 88310
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
09/06/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
DocCafe.com | FileImport
- Christus Health | CareerMD | JAMA Network | PracticeMatch Services LLC
Web Site:
www.doccafe.com
Job #: 20571537
Job Requirements and Properties
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Full Time Schedule
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Job Description
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Physician Recruiter Contact:
Reeve Delmas [Register to View] Make a Meaningful Impact with
CHRISTUS
Health Join the esteemed team at
CHRISTUS
Southern New Mexico Surgical Associates—part of one of the largest and most respected multispecialty groups—as we seek a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Surgeon. This is a mission-driven, faith-based organization that provides exceptional care to all, regardless of economic background. Join a team that prioritizes collaborative, quality care in a physician-led environment.
Position Highlights:
Work Type:
Full-Time
Schedule:
Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 Noon
Call:
Flexible d Call Responsibilities
Setting:
60% Outpatient, 40% Inpatient
Average Operative Volume:
3-4 major elective surgeries per week and 5-10 outpatient procedures
Team Environment:
6 Physicians, 2 CNPs, Manager, Clinical Coordinator, 5 Nurses, 1 Medical Assistant, 2 patient registration interviewers
Procedures Include:
- General Surgery and Acute Care Surgeries
- Colonoscopies (currently 5-8 per day)
- Major elective surgeries
- Outpatient procedures at the surgery center Additional Information
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Qualifications & Requirements:
Board Status:
ABMS Board-Eligible or Certified What We Offer:
- Faith-Based, Mission-Driven Culture
- Physician-Led Organization
- Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance
- Student-Loan Assistance
- CME Allowance
- Malpractice and Tail Coverage
- Visa Sponsorship available for H1B and J1 candidates Why Alamogordo, NM?
Located in the Tularosa Basin, Alamogordo offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and cultural richness. Located just 15 minutes from White Sands National Park, the area offers over 100 trails for hiking, mountain biking, and ATV riding. Explore local history at the New Mexico Museum of Space History or visit Heart of the Desert
- Eagle Ranch, home to the state's oldest pistachio groves. Nearby Cloudcroft, nestled in the Lincoln National Forest, provides cooler temps and golf at one of the highest courses in the U.S..
- 89 miles from El Paso
- 48 miles from Ruidoso
- 200 miles from Albuquerque Interested in this opportunity?
Submit your application through our Careers Page or email your CV to the contact above.
Benefits
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Dental Insurance
- Relocation Assistance