CHRISTUS Health is hiring a full-time General Surgeon for CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico Surgical Associates in Alamogordo, NM, joining a physician-led, mission-driven, faith-based multispecialty group. You’ll split time across outpatient and inpatient care with shared flexible call and a steady operative and endoscopy volume. Standout perks include sign-on and relocation support, student-loan assistance, and visa sponsorship (H1B/J1).
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Student-loan assistance and CME allowance
- Visa sponsorship (H1B and J1)
Physician Recruiter Contact:
Reeve Delmas
Make a Meaningful Impact with CHRISTUS Health
Join the esteemed team at CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico Surgical Associatespart of one of the largest and most respected multispecialty groupsas 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 Shared 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
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.