Physician - Podiatry at CHRISTUS Health - Alamogordo

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