Physician - General Surgery
Physician - General Surgery at CHRISTUS Health — Alamogordo, New Mexico, US
- Company: CHRISTUS Health
- Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Posted: 2026-06-19
About this role
Description
Physician Recruiter Contact:
Reeve Delmas
reeve.delmas@christushealth.org
Make a Meaningful Impact with CHRISTUS Health
Join the esteemed team at CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico Surgical Associates part of one of the largest and most respected multispecialty groups as 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:
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Work Type: Full-Time
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Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-12:00 Noon
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Call: Flexible Shared Call Responsibilities
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Setting: 60% Outpatient, 40% Inpatient
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Average Operative Volume: 3-4 major elective surgeries per week and 5-10 outpatient procedures
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Team Environment: 6 Physicians, 2 CNPs, Manager, Clinical Coordinator, 5 Nurses, 1 Medical Assistant, 2 patient registration interviewers
Procedures Include:
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General Surgery and Acute Care Surgeries
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Colonoscopies (currently 5-8 per day)
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Major elective surgeries
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Outpatient procedures at the surgery center
Qualifications & Requirements:
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Board Status: ABMS Board-Eligible or Certified
What We Offer:
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Faith-Based, Mission-Driven Culture
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Physician-Led Organization
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Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits
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Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance
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Student-Loan Assistance
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CME Allowance
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Malpractice and Tail Coverage
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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.
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89 miles from El Paso
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48 miles from Ruidoso
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200 miles from Albuquerque
Interested in this opportunity? Submit your application through our Careers Page or email your CV to the contact above.