Chief of Orthopedic Surgery
for section headings, - for lists,
for prose. Don't repeat job title. Don't include Job ID/requisition numbers. Remove boilerplate. Only include sections with real content.
Let me parse the content:
**Summary/About the role**: The first paragraph about EDRP program. This is substantive.
**Qualifications**: Very detailed with basic requirements, additional requirements, preferred experience, reference, physical requirements. This should be a Qualifications section with sub-lists.
**Duties**: Extensive list of duties categorized: Assessment & Diagnosis, Procedural & Surgical Care, Perioperative & Postoperative Management, Consultation, Documentation & Orders, Administrative Leadership, Education & Professional Development, Quality Improvement, Patient Population, Limitations, Continuity & Coverage, Supervision. This should be a Responsibilities section with nested lists.
**Benefits/Pay/Schedule**: The "VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package" section includes:
- Recruitment/Relocation Incentives
- Permanent Change of Station
- Education Debt Reduction Program
- Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
- Paid Time Off: 50-55 days details
- Retirement: Traditional federal pension and 401K
- Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
- Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license
- CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement
- Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage
- Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
- Work Schedule: Full time, determined by supervisor
This is substantive content for Benefits, Pay, Schedule sections.
I should structure:
- About the role (summary)
- Qualifications
- Responsibilities
- Benefits
- Pay
- Schedule
But note: The rules say "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." The posting does state them explicitly. So include them.
Also, "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." But these are substantive.
I'll create sections with h3 headings.
For Qualifications, I'll use nested lists for basic requirements, additional requirements, preferred experience.
For Responsibilities, I'll use nested lists for each category.
For Benefits, Pay, Schedule, I'll use lists.
Let me write the HTML fragment. No markdown fences, no html/body tags.
I need to be careful: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it)" - so no h1/h2 for job title.
Also "do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." There's no job ID in the text.
Remove boilerplate: The text includes "Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/" - this is a reference link, I can include as a paragraph or list item. "Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements." - include.
Also "Contact VHAVISN04HREDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance" - this is contact info, maybe include in summary or benefits.
The summary paragraph about EDRP is important.
Let me structure:
About the role
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. For questions, contact the EDRP Coordinator at VHAVISN04HREDRP@va.gov.
Qualifications
- Basic Requirements:
- United States Citizenship (non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy)
- Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine
- Degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
- Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia
- Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Approved residencies include:
- Those approved by ACGME or AOA in the list published for the year the residency or fellowship was completed
- One year of post medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
- Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position, which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems appropriate
- Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs who otherwise meet basic requirements are eligible as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) - must be fully licensed physicians, appointed intermittently, not independent practitioners, have a scope of practice for restricted duties under supervision. Surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. In rare circumstances, Facility Director may request exceptions via VISN Director through VISN Chief Medical Officer.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Additional Requirement: Board Certification is required for this position
- Preferred Experience:
- Board certified in orthopedic surgery
- Prior experience leading an orthopedic service or department, preferably in a hospital or healthcare system serving diverse populations
- Demonstrated experience with administrative duties such as staffing, compliance, program development, performance improvement, patient experience complaints, and quality improvement initiatives
- Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
- Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assessment & Diagnosis:
- Obtain histories and perform physical exams for musculoskeletal/orthopedic conditions
- Order/interpret diagnostics
- Develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans
- Procedural & Surgical Care:
- Perform full range of orthopedic surgeries within privileges, including arthroplasty, arthroscopy, fracture care, soft-tissue repairs, nerve decompression, hand surgery, spine procedures, infection management, amputations, and application/removal of casts/splints/external fixation
- Perform minor procedures (aspirations/injections, I&D, wound care, debridement)
- Perioperative & Postoperative Management:
- Pre-op evaluation and counseling
- Intraoperative management with adherence to safety protocols
- Post-op care including pain control, wound evaluation, infection prevention, complication recognition, and rehab coordination
- Consultation:
- Provide inpatient, outpatient, and ED consultations
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
- Documentation & Orders:
- Complete CPRS documentation per standards
- Write prescriptions, DME orders, and specialty referrals
- Administrative Leadership:
- Lead and supervise orthopedic staff, residents, and trainees
- Develop policies and program goals with Surgery Service leadership
- Manage clinic/OR schedules
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and performance
- Participate in credentialing/privileging
- Promote evidence-based practice, safety, and process improvement
- Ensure regulatory compliance and address patient concerns
- Education & Professional Development:
- Teach and mentor trainees
- Support research and scholarly activity
- Complete mandatory training and maintain competencies
- Quality Improvement:
- Participate in QA, peer review, RCA, M&M
- Develop and maintain clinical pathways and guidelines
- Use data to monitor and improve performance
- Patient Population: Provide care for a diverse adult veteran population, including geriatric, polytrauma, and medically complex patients
- Limitations:
- Perform only within granted privileges and available resources
- Refer complex cases when appropriate
- May not perform procedures not privileged
- Continuity & Coverage:
- Ensure cross-coverage for absences
- Participate in call schedule per Surgery Service
- Supervision: Works under general supervision of the Chief, Surgery Service, exercising independent medical judgment within the defined scope
Benefits
- Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
- Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized
- Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized (Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive)
- Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
- Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% 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
Pay
for prose. Don't repeat job title. Don't include Job ID/requisition numbers. Remove boilerplate. Only include sections with real content. Let me parse the content: **Summary/About the role**: The first paragraph about EDRP program. This is substantive. **Qualifications**: Very detailed with basic requirements, additional requirements, preferred experience, reference, physical requirements. This should be a Qualifications section with sub-lists. **Duties**: Extensive list of duties categorized: Assessment & Diagnosis, Procedural & Surgical Care, Perioperative & Postoperative Management, Consultation, Documentation & Orders, Administrative Leadership, Education & Professional Development, Quality Improvement, Patient Population, Limitations, Continuity & Coverage, Supervision. This should be a Responsibilities section with nested lists. **Benefits/Pay/Schedule**: The "VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package" section includes: - Recruitment/Relocation Incentives - Permanent Change of Station - Education Debt Reduction Program - Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases - Paid Time Off: 50-55 days details - Retirement: Traditional federal pension and 401K - Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care - Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license - CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement - Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage - Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting - Work Schedule: Full time, determined by supervisor This is substantive content for Benefits, Pay, Schedule sections. I should structure: - About the role (summary) - Qualifications - Responsibilities - Benefits - Pay - Schedule But note: The rules say "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." The posting does state them explicitly. So include them. Also, "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." But these are substantive. I'll create sections with h3 headings. For Qualifications, I'll use nested lists for basic requirements, additional requirements, preferred experience. For Responsibilities, I'll use nested lists for each category. For Benefits, Pay, Schedule, I'll use lists. Let me write the HTML fragment. No markdown fences, no html/body tags. I need to be careful: "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it)" - so no h1/h2 for job title. Also "do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." There's no job ID in the text. Remove boilerplate: The text includes "Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/" - this is a reference link, I can include as a paragraph or list item. "Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements." - include. Also "Contact VHAVISN04HREDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance" - this is contact info, maybe include in summary or benefits. The summary paragraph about EDRP is important. Let me structure:
About the role
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. For questions, contact the EDRP Coordinator at VHAVISN04HREDRP@va.gov.
Qualifications
- Basic Requirements:
- United States Citizenship (non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy)
- Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine
- Degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
- Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia
- Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Approved residencies include:
- Those approved by ACGME or AOA in the list published for the year the residency or fellowship was completed
- One year of post medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
- Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position, which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems appropriate
- Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs who otherwise meet basic requirements are eligible as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) - must be fully licensed physicians, appointed intermittently, not independent practitioners, have a scope of practice for restricted duties under supervision. Surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. In rare circumstances, Facility Director may request exceptions via VISN Director through VISN Chief Medical Officer.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Additional Requirement: Board Certification is required for this position
- Preferred Experience:
- Board certified in orthopedic surgery
- Prior experience leading an orthopedic service or department, preferably in a hospital or healthcare system serving diverse populations
- Demonstrated experience with administrative duties such as staffing, compliance, program development, performance improvement, patient experience complaints, and quality improvement initiatives
- Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
- Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.
Responsibilities
- Assessment & Diagnosis:
- Obtain histories and perform physical exams for musculoskeletal/orthopedic conditions
- Order/interpret diagnostics
- Develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans
- Procedural & Surgical Care:
- Perform full range of orthopedic surgeries within privileges, including arthroplasty, arthroscopy, fracture care, soft-tissue repairs, nerve decompression, hand surgery, spine procedures, infection management, amputations, and application/removal of casts/splints/external fixation
- Perform minor procedures (aspirations/injections, I&D, wound care, debridement)
- Perioperative & Postoperative Management:
- Pre-op evaluation and counseling
- Intraoperative management with adherence to safety protocols
- Post-op care including pain control, wound evaluation, infection prevention, complication recognition, and rehab coordination
- Consultation:
- Provide inpatient, outpatient, and ED consultations
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
- Documentation & Orders:
- Complete CPRS documentation per standards
- Write prescriptions, DME orders, and specialty referrals
- Administrative Leadership:
- Lead and supervise orthopedic staff, residents, and trainees
- Develop policies and program goals with Surgery Service leadership
- Manage clinic/OR schedules
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and performance
- Participate in credentialing/privileging
- Promote evidence-based practice, safety, and process improvement
- Ensure regulatory compliance and address patient concerns
- Education & Professional Development:
- Teach and mentor trainees
- Support research and scholarly activity
- Complete mandatory training and maintain competencies
- Quality Improvement:
- Participate in QA, peer review, RCA, M&M
- Develop and maintain clinical pathways and guidelines
- Use data to monitor and improve performance
- Patient Population: Provide care for a diverse adult veteran population, including geriatric, polytrauma, and medically complex patients
- Limitations:
- Perform only within granted privileges and available resources
- Refer complex cases when appropriate
- May not perform procedures not privileged
- Continuity & Coverage:
- Ensure cross-coverage for absences
- Participate in call schedule per Surgery Service
- Supervision: Works under general supervision of the Chief, Surgery Service, exercising independent medical judgment within the defined scope
Benefits
- Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
- Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized
- Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized (Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive)
- Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
- Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% 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