Physician - General Surgery

Contact: Reeve Delmas reeve.delmas@christushealth.org

About the Role

Join the esteemed team at CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico Surgical Associates—part of one of the largest and most respected multispecialty groups—as 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.

Schedule

• Work Type: Full-Time
• 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
• Procedures Include:
  • General Surgery and Acute Care Surgeries
  • Colonoscopies (currently 5-8 per day)
  • Major elective surgeries
  • Outpatient procedures at the surgery center

Team Environment

• 6 Physicians
• 2 CNPs
• Manager
• Clinical Coordinator
• 5 Nurses
• 1 Medical Assistant
• 2 Patient Registration Interviewers

Requirements

• Board Status: ABMS Board-Eligible or Certified
• Experience preferred, 2+ years

Benefits

• 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

Location

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