Physician - Orthopedic/Total Joint Surgeon

CHRISTUS Health • Santa Fe, NM

20d

About 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:

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer 2+ years of experience but new graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Relocation assistance package for qualified moves
• CME and licensure allowance
• Employer- paid medical malpractice coverage
• Lifestyle friendly location at the base of the Rockies, visit http://santafe.org/ [http://santafe.org/]

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree