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
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
