Clinical Assistant / Doctor Assistant

Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: March 9, 2026

Job Description:

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. This is more than a jobit'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. 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 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. Vincent hospital and numerous outpatient clinics. 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. 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 Collaborative Care: Working closely with primary care providers, specialists, and patients to ensure continuity and clarity in treatment plans Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with national certification and state licensure MUST have 1 or more years of experience in surgical and procedural care. Ability to work in both clinic and OR settings, with flexibility to cover surgical cases and clinic needs Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care across a diverse population (adolescent through end of life) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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