Physician - Orthopedic/Total Joint Surgeon

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CHRISTUS Health
15 days ago
Santa Fe, New MexicoFull TimeOrthopedic SurgeryinNot on LinkedIn

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join CHRISTUS Health as a Physician - Orthopedic/Total Joint Surgeon in United States. THE ORGANIZATION CHRISTUS St. Vincent is a community-based, private, not-for-profit health system and a Level III Trauma Center.

Key Responsibilities

  • will have the opportunity to perform surgical procedures specializing in joint reconstruction (ROSA® robots available), design and implement individualized treatment plans, encompassing preoperative and postoperative care, rehabilitation, and patient education, as well as: * Manage approximately 24-28 pre-and post-op patients on clinic days * Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver holistic and personalized care * Maintain accurate, comprehensive medical records, documenting patient progress, surgical outcomes, and follow-up care plans * Utilize EPIC EMR in all practice settings * Participate in monthly total joint committee membership meetings * Participate in light practice call (phone-based) with no hospital visits required.
  • provide expert care for conditions affecting the arm, elbow, ankle, hand, wrist, hip, knee, and shoulder, as.
  • provide exceptional care to our patients.
  • implement individualized treatment plans, encompassing preoperative and postoperative care, rehabilitation, an.

Requirements

  • Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
  • Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery with a focus on Total Joint Reconstruction.
  • Current and unrestricted medical license.
  • Demonstrated excellence in total joint reconstructive surgery through clinical experience.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Malpractice insurance covered.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with CHRISTUS Health in United States.

Key Skills

Orthopedic SurgeryTotal Joint ReconstructionSurgical ProceduresPatient EducationCollaborationMedical Record KeepingEPIC EMRMentoringCommunicationPatient CareRehabilitationTeamworkClinical ExperienceCompassionTrust BuildingHolistic Care
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