Physician-Orthopedic Surgeon

This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals, as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 Major Duties/Responsibilities: The orthopedic surgeon performs initial and interim histories and physical examinations on inpatients and outpatients. The orthopedic surgeon provides ongoing inpatient and outpatient care for assigned patients and regularly reviews care. The orthopedic surgeon orders routine laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic tests on patients assigned to services and provides initial and ongoing interpretations of results. The orthopedic surgeon orders electrocardiograms and obtain initial interpretation. The orthopedic surgeon may order blood draw specimens for testing and perform comparable laboratory procedures. The orthopedic surgeon makes daily rounds to observe and record patients' medical progress, update and summarize medical records, change orders, and notify the responsible physician of significant changes in patient condition. The orthopedic surgeon educates and counsels patients and families on preventative care, medical conditions, treatment modalities, and prescribed treatment and drugs. The orthopedic surgeon should be proficient and competent in general orthopedics (Proficiency in Spine Surgery). The orthopedic surgeon should be proficient as a physician and competent in closing routine hip, knee, and shoulder replacement cases. The orthopedic surgeon performs and obtains informed consent for treatment or procedures related to surgical or therapeutic procedures in the Surgery Clinics, such as intra-articular injections, suturing, and wound care. The orthopedic surgeon may perform and obtain informed consent for treatment or procedures related to surgical or therapeutic procedures in the Surgery Clinics, such as but not limited to intra-articular injections, suturing, and wound care. Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm

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.