Physician – Podiatry
Job Description
**Description**
Join the Esteemed Team at CHRISTUS South New Mexico Podiatry Associates
Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico
Position: Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Podiatrist
Work Type: Full Time
Recruiter: Keely Peirce
(512) 527-4529 or keely.peirce@christushealth.org (preferred)
Why CHRISTUS Health?
At CHRISTUS Health, our greatest asset is our people. From our award-winning clinicians to our compassionate support staff, we share a mission of delivering exceptional care to every patient—regardless of background or circumstance.
About the Opportunity
Call Rotation: Shared with other DPM’s and current year fellows
Patient Volume: 4,000+ visits/year
Catchment Area: Southern New Mexico – limited orthopedic access means minimal competition and strong patient volume
Procedures Include:
* Reconstructive foot/ankle surgery and total ankle replacement
* Minimally invasive techniques (arthroscopy, bunion/hammer toe correction)
* Fracture care, tendon/ligament repair (Achilles, peroneal)
* Pain management (injections, heel pain, arthritis)
* Diabetic wound care and preventive foot care
* Pediatric deformity correction (flatfoot, clubfoot, etc.)
Visa Support: H1B and J1 visa sponsorships available
Qualifications & Requirements
* Education: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
* Residency: 3-Year Surgical Residency (PMSR/RRA)
* Fellowship (Required): Rearfoot/Ankle or Trauma/Orthoplastics
* Board Status: ABFAS Board-Eligible or Certified (Foot & Ankle)
* Advanced Skills:
* + External fixation
+ Minimally invasive surgery (MIS)
+ Bone grafting
+ 3D surgical planning
Life in Alamogordo, NM
Nestled in the Tularosa Basin, Alamogordo offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cultural richness. Just 15 minutes from White Sands National Park, you’ll find:
* 100+ trails for hiking, biking, and ATV riding
* Attractions like the NM Museum of Space History and Tularosa Basin Museum
* Eagle Ranch: New Mexico’s first and largest pistachio farm and winery
Experience Cloudcroft
Only 27 minutes away, Cloudcroft is a refreshing mountain escape with:
* Cooler temperatures (avg. 20°F lower than Alamogordo)
* Abundant wildlife and scenic trails
* Golf at one of the country’s highest-altitude courses
* Disc golf, spa amenities, and more
Connect With Us
If you’re interested in this opportunity, we’d love to connect. You may:
* Schedule a call: [Calendly Link]
* Send your CV to: Keely Peirce – Physician Recruiter – 512-527-4529 or keely.peirce@christushealth.org
