Mid Level Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs
Mid level orthopedic surgeon jobs go to surgeons ready to manage their own caseloads, mentor residents, and make clinical decisions independently within a surgical team. Roles run predominantly on-site across Healthcare & Medical Services and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like Houston Methodist, Garnet Health, and OSF HealthCare hiring at this level now.
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CHRISTUS South New Mexico Bone & Joint in Alamogordo, NM, is seeking a Board‑Eligible or Board‑Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to join our multispecialty team of orthopedic and podiatry providers.
CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico is a community-based, not-for-profit health system anchored by a Level III Trauma Center in Alamogordo. Serving the diverse population of the Tularosa Basin, including Mescalero Apache communities, Holloman Air Force Base families, and residents across Southern New Mexico, we are a trusted full-service healthcare provider for the region. The hospital features 99 beds, including ICU, Med/Surg, Progressive Care, and a dedicated Joint Care unit, supported by a 24-room emergency department with helicopter transport capabilities. Through the hospital and our CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico Bone & Joint clinics in Alamogordo, Las Cruces, and Ruidoso, we deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care with a strong focus on clinical excellence and community partnership.
The Team:
Our orthopedic surgeons, six podiatrists, and advanced practice clinicians provide high-quality, comprehensive musculoskeletal care across a broad range of conditions. Areas of expertise include total joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, trauma and fracture care, hand and upper extremity procedures, and general orthopedics. We treat conditions involving the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and foot, supported by an onsite ambulatory surgery center equipped with an up-to-date C-arm. The podiatry team additionally provides extensive foot and ankle reconstruction, diabetic wound care, and limb preservation services, contributing to a collaborative and well-integrated service line.
As a collaborative and mission-driven group, we emphasize evidence-based care, efficiency, and personalized patient treatment. Our broad catchment area and established referral network ensure timely access to orthopedic care and consistent surgical volume.
Position:
We are seeking a dedicated Orthopedic Surgeon to join our growing practice and support expanding community needs. This full-time role offers a balanced schedule of clinic and ASC-based surgical care within a supportive multispecialty environment. The incoming surgeon will manage a wide range of orthopedic conditions with opportunities to focus on joint replacement, arthroscopy, trauma, and sports medicine.
Responsibilities include:
- Evaluating and treating pre-operative and post-operative patients in a high-volume clinic setting (approximately 4,000 patient visits / year)
- Performing orthopedic surgical procedures, including total joint replacement, fracture care, arthroscopy, revision surgeries, and hand/upper extremity operations
- Developing individualized care plans including pre-op preparation, postoperative care, rehabilitation, and patient education
- Collaborating with podiatry, physical therapy partners, pain management, and primary care providers
- Maintaining accurate and detailed clinical documentation
- Utilizing Epic EMR across all clinical settings
- Working across clinics in Alamogordo, Las Cruces, and Ruidoso as needed
- Providing occasional teaching opportunities for family medicine residents
- Receiving referrals from internal CHRISTUS providers, urgent care centers, emergency departments, and community partners throughout Southern New Mexico
BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation with productivity incentive opportunities
- Employed position with a mission-focused, not-for-profit health system
- Immediate access to surgical and clinic volume
- Generous sign-on bonus
- CME and licensure allowance
- Employer-paid medical malpractice coverage
- Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement
REQUIREMENTS
- Medical Degree (MD or DO)
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- Eligible for New Mexico medical license
- 3–5 years of experience preferred
- Proficiency in general orthopedic surgery, including joint replacement, arthroscopy, and fracture care
- Strong communication skills and dedication to patient-centered care
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Description
CHRISTUS South New Mexico Bone & Joint in Alamogordo, NM, is seeking a Board‑Eligible or Board‑Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to join our multispecialty team of orthopedic and podiatry providers.
CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico is a community-based, not-for-profit health system anchored by a Level III Trauma Center in Alamogordo. Serving the diverse population of the Tularosa Basin, including Mescalero Apache communities, Holloman Air Force Base families, and residents across Southern New Mexico, we are a trusted full-service healthcare provider for the region. The hospital features 99 beds, including ICU, Med/Surg, Progressive Care, and a dedicated Joint Care unit, supported by a 24-room emergency department with helicopter transport capabilities. Through the hospital and our CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico Bone & Joint clinics in Alamogordo, Las Cruces, and Ruidoso, we deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care with a strong focus on clinical excellence and community partnership.
The Team:
Our orthopedic surgeons, six podiatrists, and advanced practice clinicians provide high-quality, comprehensive musculoskeletal care across a broad range of conditions. Areas of expertise include total joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, sports medicine, trauma and fracture care, hand and upper extremity procedures, and general orthopedics. We treat conditions involving the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and foot, supported by an onsite ambulatory surgery center equipped with an up-to-date C-arm. The podiatry team additionally provides extensive foot and ankle reconstruction, diabetic wound care, and limb preservation services, contributing to a collaborative and well-integrated service line.
As a collaborative and mission-driven group, we emphasize evidence-based care, efficiency, and personalized patient treatment. Our broad catchment area and established referral network ensure timely access to orthopedic care and consistent surgical volume.
Position:
We are seeking a dedicated Orthopedic Surgeon to join our growing practice and support expanding community needs. This full-time role offers a balanced schedule of clinic and ASC-based surgical care within a supportive multispecialty environment. The incoming surgeon will manage a wide range of orthopedic conditions with opportunities to focus on joint replacement, arthroscopy, trauma, and sports medicine.
Responsibilities include:
- Evaluating and treating pre-operative and post-operative patients in a high-volume clinic setting (approximately 4,000 patient visits / year)
- Performing orthopedic surgical procedures, including total joint replacement, fracture care, arthroscopy, revision surgeries, and hand/upper extremity operations
- Developing individualized care plans including pre-op preparation, postoperative care, rehabilitation, and patient education
- Collaborating with podiatry, physical therapy partners, pain management, and primary care providers
- Maintaining accurate and detailed clinical documentation
- Utilizing Epic EMR across all clinical settings
- Working across clinics in Alamogordo, Las Cruces, and Ruidoso as needed
- Providing occasional teaching opportunities for family medicine residents
- Receiving referrals from internal CHRISTUS providers, urgent care centers, emergency departments, and community partners throughout Southern New Mexico
BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation with productivity incentive opportunities
- Employed position with a mission-focused, not-for-profit health system
- Immediate access to surgical and clinic volume
- Generous sign-on bonus
- CME and licensure allowance
- Employer-paid medical malpractice coverage
- Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement
REQUIREMENTS
- Medical Degree (MD or DO)
- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- Eligible for New Mexico medical license
- 3–5 years of experience preferred
- Proficiency in general orthopedic surgery, including joint replacement, arthroscopy, and fracture care
- Strong communication skills and dedication to patient-centered care
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
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Mid Level Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level orthopedic surgeon job?
Position yourself around clinical autonomy and case complexity. Highlight subspecialty procedures you perform independently, patient volumes you manage, and any teaching or mentorship you provide to residents or fellows. Strong applications emphasize outcomes data, fellowship training, and the ability to step into a role with minimal onboarding. Board certification and a clear subspecialty focus make candidates significantly more competitive at this level.
Which companies hire mid level orthopedic surgeons?
Companies hiring mid level orthopedic surgeons right now include Houston Methodist, Garnet Health, and OSF HealthCare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of large health systems, multispecialty group practices, ambulatory surgical centers, and academic medical centers looking for surgeons who can carry a full clinical load from day one.
Are there remote mid level orthopedic surgeon jobs?
Yes, though orthopedic surgery is predominantly an in-person field. About 0% of mid level orthopedic surgeon openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles typically involve telehealth consultations, post-operative follow-up visits, or administrative and teaching responsibilities rather than hands-on surgical work. If remote flexibility matters, filter for hybrid roles within health systems that have built out virtual care programs.
How do I move up to a mid level orthopedic surgeon role?
The path from early-career to mid level orthopedic surgeon is built through expanding case complexity, developing a recognizable subspecialty, and demonstrating consistent independent judgment. Surgeons who take ownership of post-operative protocols, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and build a referral network tend to advance faster. Fellowship training in a focused area, measurable surgical volume growth, and peer recognition through publications or presentations all signal readiness for mid level responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most mid level orthopedic surgeons?
Mid Level orthopedic surgeon roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they require surgeons who can sustain high surgical volume, supervise support staff, and contribute to department-level decision-making without continuous senior oversight.