Physician -- General Surgery - CHRISTUS Health

Join the Esteemed Team at CHRISTUS South New Mexico Surgical Associates in Alamogordo, NM

Position: Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Surgeon

Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico

Work Type: Full Time

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.

About the Opportunity:

• Team Composition: 6 Physicians, 2 CNPs, a Manager, a Clinical Coordinator for Bariatrics, 5 nurses, 1 Medical Assistant, and support staff
• Work Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
• Call: Flexible Shared Call Responsibilities
• Patient Distribution: 60% Outpatient; 40% Inpatient
• Average Operative Volume: The typical caseload includes 3-4 major elective surgeries per week and 5-10 outpatient procedures, depending on the number of calls taken. Surgeries can be performed at the outpatient surgery center, depending on the type of procedure. Currently, surgeons perform 5-8 colonoscopies per day, with the potential to increase as more NP support becomes available and clinic volume grows. There is no required minimum for the number of colonoscopies.
• Sponsorship: Able to sponsor both H1b and J1 Visas.

• Requirements:
• • Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
  • Must be capable of performing colonoscopies until we have a full-time GI specialist.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate should be willing to take call and be comfortable working in a collaborative, team-based environment rather than relying solely on consultations. Comfort with acute care surgeries is also essential.

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 perfect 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 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, offering 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:

If you're interested in this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! You can self-schedule a conversation using this Calendly link , or send your CV directly to:

Keely Peirce

Physician Recruiter

Phone: (737) 267-7958

Email: keely.peirce@christushealth.org