Physician Assistant- Surgical at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Health System

The Opportunity: Live and work in "THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT". CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, located at the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in beautiful Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Physician Assistant with surgical experience to join our Surgical Associates Team.

Santa Fe is a lifestyle destination city offering 300+ days of sunshine annually, four distinct seasons, & short commute times. Here, you'll enjoy world-class skiing, hiking, biking, climbing, camping & fishing -- all while immersing yourself in a vibrant cultural scene rich in arts, music and cuisine.

This is more than a job--it's a chance to make a difference in a community that values you, while living in one of the most beautiful places in the country.

The Position: This is a full-time M-F: 8-5 position that will provide first-assist O.R. support as well as see patients in clinic for post operative care. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative work environment working alongside a strong, established surgical team.

This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance for qualified moves, paid time off (PTO) package, annual CME allowance, a retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employer-paid medical malpractice coverage.

Key Responsibilities:

• First assist support in OR & ability to perform simple procedures & inpatient rounding when taking call and per surgeon request.
• 1 - 2 clinic days --pending clinic needs
• Call obligation is one weekend per month (Friday through Sunday): first call to round and be available to ED patients. Clinic MD and/or TACS MD's will be available for support.
• Coordinate care across specialties to ensure seamless patient experiences
• 20-22 patients per day in clinic
• Surgical volume will vary depending on cases

The Organization:  Founded in 1865 by the Sisters of Charity, CHRISTUS St. Vincent is a private, not-for-profit community health system serving over 300,000 people across 19,000 square miles and seven counties in Northern New Mexico. Our providers work collaboratively through CHRISTUS St. Vincent hospital and numerous outpatient clinics.

We are:

• The only full-service health care system in Northern New Mexico
• A proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network
• Recognized as the only CMS 5-star hospital in New Mexico for clinical excellence and compassionate, mission-driven care

Surgical Associates Team Philosophy:

• Committed to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based surgical care that emphasizes safety, compassion, and innovation. Our philosophy is rooted in:
• Healing Ministry: Improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve through excellence in surgical care
• Comprehensive Care: Providing diagnosis, preoperative, operative, and postoperative management for a wide range of conditions, from routine procedures to complex surgeries
• Minimally Invasive Approach: Prioritizing laparoscopic and robotic techniques to reduce pain, shorten recovery times, and improve outcomes
• Collaborative Care: Working closely with primary care providers, specialists, and patients to ensure continuity and clarity in treatment plans

To apply or learn more, please contact: Christina Vincent, Provider Recruiter at: christina.vincent@stvin.org