Orthopedics - Sports Medicine Physician

Arc Health is currently seeking three mission-driven Orthopedic Surgeons to join our team in Gallup, New Mexico . We are in the proposal stage and actively gathering interest from qualified providers who are passionate about delivering high-quality care in underserved settings. If you're looking for meaningful, community-focused work, this opportunity may be a great fit. Facility Overview Located on the border of the Navajo Nation, this 99-bed Indian Health Service (IHS) hospital is one of the busiest in the IHS system:

• Over 250,000 outpatient visits and 5,800 inpatient admissions annually
• Comprehensive clinical services, including Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Orthopedics, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, and more
• The largest staff among Navajo Area IHS facilities

Location: Gallup is a vibrant southwestern city offering access to national parks, hiking, camping, and skiing. It's just two hours from Albuquerque and provides a unique blend of cultural richness and outdoor adventure. Population: 23,000. Position Overview Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 7:30 8:00 AM to 4:00 4:30 PM
• A combination of clinic and OR time (typically 60% clinic / 40% OR)
• Variable schedule based on facility needs, with advance notice
• On-call duties shared with staff surgeons, including weekend and holiday coverage

Volume:

• Inpatient Census: 0 3 patients/day
• Clinic Volume: patients/day
• Surgeries: 5 15 cases/month
• On-call: Average of 4 6 weeknights and 2 3 weekends/month

Call Expectations:

• 24-hour call coverage during scheduled nights/weekends
• Weekend call includes rounding on inpatients, if applicable
• Call schedule determined by the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery or designee

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care in clinic, wards, and OR settings
• Diagnose, treat, and manage musculoskeletal conditions across all age groups (90% adult / 10% pediatric)
• Perform common orthopedic procedures, including treatment of upper and lower extremity fractures
• Attend outpatient clinic sessions and develop individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe medications in accordance with Federal and U.S. Public Health Service policies
• Collaborate with other medical disciplines such as Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and General Surgery
• Offer consultative services to internal clinics and other IHS units as needed
• Ensure appropriateness of drug therapy and patient safety

Compensation (All-Inclusive):

• $265/hour for clinical work
• $265 flat rate for weeknight or overnight call
• $1,800 flat rate per 24-hour weekend call
• $265/hour for call-back hours

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Completion of an accredited orthopedic residency
• Any active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
• Active DEA , ACLS , and BLS certifications
• Valid driver s license
• Must pass a background check and meet facility health requirements
• Clean NPDB report
• Minimum of 24 months of physician experience , including 12 months in orthopedic surgery (unless otherwise approved)

About Arc Health Arc Health, along with our subsidiaries NativeArc and Pinnacle , is committed to advancing health equity by placing high-quality clinicians in underserved communities throughout the U.S. and globally. We partner with Tribal nations, rural regions, and low-income areas to address healthcare disparities through socially responsible medical staffing. We are moving quickly and must submit candidate profiles by May 15, 2025 . If you re interested in being included in our proposal or know someone who may be we d love to hear from you.

Sincerely,
Candie