Physician - Orthopedic/Total Joint Surgeon
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
Position Insights
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
This Orthopedic Surgery position at CHRISTUS Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic Surgery, Total Joint Reconstruction, Surgical Procedures, Patient Education, Collaboration, Medical Record Keeping, EPIC EMR, Mentoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: The orthopedic surgeon will perform surgical procedures specializing in joint reconstruction and manage pre-and post-operative care for patients. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team and maintain accurate medical records.
Benefits package: Competitive Compensation plus Bonuses & RVU Upside, Employed Model with Not-for-Profit Organization, Immediate Volume Opportunity, Relocation Assistance Package, CME and Licensure Allowance, Employer-Paid Medical Malpractice Coverage, Lifestyle Friendly Location. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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