At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that’s continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we’re both a great place for care and a great place to work! We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program. We are proud of our work and patient care. We invite you to come be a part of this organization.

Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with Case Manager for admitted patients.

Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given.

Recommends, participates in, and actively works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness of care provided to patients throughout the organization.

Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending, and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff, and hospital.

Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical educations and research) as requested.

Develops and oversees the patient care plan in connection with entire clinical care team.

Works to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care, in a timely, effective, service-oriented manner.

Provides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision making, and the right to self-determination.

Minimum education

Doctor of Medicine required.

Requires Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Licenses: MD

Must be credentialed by LAMC.

Job: *Physician Services

Organization: *Los Alamos Physician Practices

Title: Orthopedic Surgeon

Location: New Mexico-Los Alamos

Requisition ID: 7435-2390