Physician - Orthopedic Surgery

Join Our Team as an Orthopaedic Surgeon – Make a Difference in Patient Care!

Are you a dedicated and skilled orthopaedic surgeon looking to contribute to a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment? Our esteemed medical team is seeking a talented professional to provide exceptional orthopedic surgery services at Covenant Hobbs Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a light-volume setting with flexible hours, providing meaningful care to the community while enjoying the camaraderie of a committed healthcare team. If you thrive in a collaborative atmosphere and are eager to make a positive impact, we want to hear from you!

Required Skills:

• Active New Mexico medical license and NM DEA certification
• Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 3-5 years of residency)
• Proven experience in orthopedic surgical procedures
• Ability to handle light patient volume with professionalism
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage 24-hour beeper call shifts (on-call basis, not required to be onsite)
• Flexibility with shift hours, typically 7 am to 7 am

Nice to Have Skills:

• Prior experience with hospital privileging and payor credentialing processes
• Familiarity with PCF (Patient Compensation Fund) enrollment procedures in New Mexico
• Ability to manage case logs and documentation efficiently
• Experience working in diverse healthcare settings

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Medical degree from an accredited institution
• Completion of orthopedic surgery residency
• At least 2 years of post-residency orthopedic surgical experience preferred

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to participate in hospital privileging and credentialing processes (approx. 90 days)
• Ability to provide case logs from the past 24 months
• Coverage required starting December 1, 2026, with ongoing needs approximately 2 weeks per month, potential for sporadic additional coverage
• Enroll in PCF for the state of NM (coverage provided by the agency when applicable)
• Willingness to participate in on-call responsibilities with flexible scheduling

Take the next step in your orthopedic surgical career by applying today and become a vital part of our healthcare mission. Your expertise and dedication can truly transform patient lives—join us now!