Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity - Alamogordo, NMAbout the Opportunity
- Patient Volume: Approximately 4,000 patient visits per year
- This orthopedic practice serves a wide catchment area across rural Southern New Mexico, minimizing competition and ensuring a high patient volume
Procedures Performed: - Fracture Care & Trauma Surgery: Essential for injuries related to farming, construction, and outdoor activities
- Arthroscopic Procedures: Minimally invasive repairs for knees, shoulders, and ankles (meniscus, rotator cuff, labrum)
- Sports Medicine Procedures: ACL reconstructions, tendon repairs, and treatments for active and athletic populations
- Carpal Tunnel & Hand Surgery: In-demand procedures for the workforce and aging population
- Revision Surgeries: For failed joint replacements or complications from surgeries performed elsewhere
- Total Joint Replacements: Hip, knee, and shoulder procedures for arthritis and an aging demographic
Experience & Skills: - 3-5 years of general orthopedic practice experience
- Proficiency in joint replacements, arthroscopy, and fracture care
- Preferred (Not Required): Fellowship training in joint replacement, sports medicine, trauma, or hand/foot and ankle surgery
- Expertise in both minimally invasive and traditional open surgeries
- Comfortable collaborating with physical therapists, pain management specialists, and podiatrists
Sponsorship: - H1B and J1 visa sponsorships available
Requirements: - Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
- Eligible for or able to obtain a New Mexico medical license
Community Details Life in Alamogordo, NM Alamogordo is a vibrant city surrounded by scenic beauty and year-round adventure. Located just 15 minutes from White Sands National Park, the area offers 100+ trails for hiking, biking, and off-roading. History enthusiasts can enjoy the New Mexico Museum of Space History and the Tularosa Basin Museum of History. Eagle Ranch New Mexico s first and largest pistachio groves also features a winery with seven unique wines. Nearby Cloudcroft, NM Only 27 minutes away, Cloudcroft is nestled in Lincoln National Forest with trails, wildlife, and cooler summer temperatures (20 lower than the basin). Enjoy golf at one of the nation s highest-altitude courses or explore two scenic disc golf courses. The region has a significant need for veteran and military care. The area's active lifestyle also drives high demand for sports medicine, injury recovery, and preventative orthopedic care.
