Physician (General Surgery)

This position is located within the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System and assigned to the Jacksonville 1 VA Clinic in Jacksonville FL, an outpatient ambulatory care facility. The General Surgeon provides comprehensive surgical evaluation and ambulatory procedural care to Veterans, supporting the mission of the Veterans Health Administration by delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centered surgical services in a non-operative, clinic-based environment.

This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/ Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting This is a full-time position with no call responsibilities. The General Surgeon is responsible for providing a broad range of general surgical services in an outpatient clinic environment, including general surgical evaluations, minor surgical procedures appropriate to an ambulatory setting, and the full spectrum of pre-operative and post-operative patient management for Veterans whose care can be managed without inpatient admission. This is a full-time, no-call, ambulatory surgical practice position. A summary of the duties is mentioned below but not limited to: Experience in ambulatory surgical practice, demonstrated participation in quality improvement or leadership initiatives, and strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. Participation in performance improvement activities, surgical quality initiatives, peer review, and assigned committees that support system-wide clinical and administrative goals. Conducts detailed consultations for general surgery conditions, determines appropriate diagnostic testing, provides clinical guidance regarding treatment options, obtains informed consent, and ensures optimal coordination of care. Ensures optimal coordination of care. Additional responsibilities include managing surgical patients throughout the continuum of care, monitoring outcomes, addressing post-procedural concerns, and facilitating referrals to higher levels of care when clinically indicated. Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members, including advanced practice providers, nursing, medical support staff, diagnostic services, and referral facilities, while maintaining timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record and ensuring compliance with all VA and facility policies, including standards outlined in the Medical Staff Bylaws. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.