Physician (Orthopedic Surgeon)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Albuquerque, NM · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
The user wants me to reformat a job posting into clean, well-structured semantic HTML. Let me analyze the content and structure it according to the rules.
First, I need to identify the sections:
1. Summary/Announcement info (open continuous announcement dates)
2. Qualifications (basic requirements, preferred experience, physical requirements)
3. Duties/Responsibilities
4. Benefits/Pay/Schedule (from the "VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package" section)
The job title is "Orthopedic Surgeon" but I should not repeat it as a heading per rules.
Let me parse the content:
**Summary/Announcement Info:**
- Open continuous announcement until January 8, 2027
- Initial cut-off date: October 30, 2026
- Subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks
- Applications referred at regular intervals or as vacancies occur
**Qualifications:**
- Basic Requirements:
- US Citizenship (non-citizens only when qualified citizens unavailable)
- MD or equivalent degree from VA-approved school
- Current full/unrestricted license in US state/territory/DC
- Residency training approved by VA Secretary in accredited core specialty leading to board certification eligibility
- Three pathways for approved residencies (ACGME/AOA, 1 year training + 2 years practice, non-US residency + 3 years US practice)
- Exceptions for residents (PRPs) and rare circumstances
- Proficiency in English
- Preferred Experience:
- Joint faculty appointment at University of New Mexico possible
- Credentials for Assistant Professor level or higher at UNM Health Science Center
- Reference link to VA qualification standards
- Physical Requirements: VA Handbook 5019/1, Part II
**Duties:**
- Provide comprehensive orthopedic evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, surgical care for Veterans
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Support resident education through academic affiliates
- Specific duties listed 1-5
**Benefits/Pay/Schedule:**
- Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
- Paid Time Off: 50-55 days/year (26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 federal holidays, possible 5 days CME)
- Recruitment/Relocation: Incentive may be offered
- Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
- Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many carry into retirement)
- Licensure: 1 full unrestricted license from any US state/territory
- CME: Possible $1,000/year reimbursement (full-time with board certification)
- Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage
- Contract: No physician employment contract, no significant restriction on moonlighting
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0700-1530, on-call duties, option of alternative work schedule
Now I need to create HTML with:
- for section headings
-
for section headings
- - for lists
-
for prose
- No job title heading
- No Job ID/requisition numbers as headings
- Only include sections with real content
- No filler/placeholder text
- Remove boilerplate (EEO, scam warnings, application instructions)
Sections to include:
1. About the role (or similar) - for the summary/announcement info
2. Qualifications - for basic requirements, preferred experience, physical requirements
3. Responsibilities (or Duties) - for the duties
4. Benefits - for the total rewards package
5. Pay - for salary info
6. Schedule - for work schedule
Wait, the rules say: "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)". So I should use these standard headings where appropriate.
Let me map:
- Summary/Announcement -> About the role
- Qualifications -> Qualifications (or Requirements)
- Duties -> Responsibilities
- Benefits/Pay/Schedule -> Benefits, Pay, Schedule
The posting has specific content for all these, so I'll include them.
Now, I need to be careful not to include filler. The posting has real content for all.
Let me structure the HTML:
About the role
This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until January 8, 2027. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants is October 30, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. Eligible applications received after the initial cut-off will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until the position is filled.
The New Mexico VA Health Care System is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon to join the Surgical Service team. The selectee will provide comprehensive orthopedic evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical care for Veterans with musculoskeletal conditions and injuries while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting resident education through academic affiliates.
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 from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year 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
- Completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification (VA physicians in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status)
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
Approved Residency Pathways
- Residencies 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 under a full, unrestricted license in the United States
- Non-U.S. residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States under a full, unrestricted license performing duties related to the position, as deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee (U.S. fellowships creditable toward this requirement)
Exceptions
- Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency programs who otherwise meet basic requirements may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) on an intermittent basis; PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (not training licenses) and have a supervised scope of practice
- Surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
- In rare circumstances, the Facility Director may request an exception to the residency requirement through the VISN Chief Medical Officer to the VISN Director for physicians whose composite record warrants such action
Preferred Experience
- This position carries the possibility of a joint faculty appointment at the University of New Mexico; applicants must have appropriate credentials for a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level or higher at the University of New Mexico Health Science Center
Physical Requirements
Per VA Handbook 5019/1, Part II – Pre-Placement Physical Examinations and Evaluations.
Reference: VA Qualification Standards
Responsibilities
- Assure a high degree of quality patient care at all times
- Independently exercise creativity in solving problems without direct supervisory guidance to meet varying patient needs in the Orthopedic Clinic and Operating Room
- Exercise independent professional judgment in diagnosing the full range of complex orthopedic conditions and in planning and executing necessary treatment programs to meet complex and frequent changes in treatment objectives
- Refer patients with multiple health problems to other providers within the facility and the VISN when indicated
- Consult with physicians and others when requested to augment care of their patients as it relates to emergent and traumatic conditions and orthopedic manifestations of systemic conditions
- Utilize general clinical privileges including: ordering diagnostic tests as appropriate, writing prescriptions for medications or other items on the hospital formulary, hospitalizing patients within the VISN as appropriate, and discharging patients from outpatient care when care is no longer required
Benefits
- Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible 5 days paid absence for CME)
- Recruitment/Relocation: Incentive may be offered
- Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
- Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care (many programs can be carried into retirement)
- Licensure: One full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory accepted
- 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
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 0700–1530, with on-call duties; option of alternative work schedule available.
I should check if I need to include the "VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package" and "VHA Physician Total Rewards" as part of benefits. I've incorporated them.
Also, the "Pay" section is separate from Benefits in the rules, so I'll keep them separate.
The "Schedule" is also separate.
Now, ensure no markdown, no code fences, just HTML fragment.
Also, note that the user said "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it)". I didn't include "Orthopedic Surgeon" as a heading, but I mentioned it in the About the role section. That's fine.
I should not include the "Summary" heading from the original; I used "About the role".
The original has "Qualifications" and "Duties" as headings. I used "Qualifications" and "Responsibilities" (per the example headings).
The rules say "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)". So I should use those exact words? It says "e.g." so it's examples. I'll use "Qualifications" and "Responsibilities" as they match.
I used "About the role" for the summary.
Now, check for any boilerplate to remove: The original has "Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/" - I included as a link.
"Physical Requirements: VA Handbook 5019/1 - Part II - Pre-Placement Physical Examinations and Evaluations." - included.
The "VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
for prose - No job title heading - No Job ID/requisition numbers as headings - Only include sections with real content - No filler/placeholder text - Remove boilerplate (EEO, scam warnings, application instructions) Sections to include: 1. About the role (or similar) - for the summary/announcement info 2. Qualifications - for basic requirements, preferred experience, physical requirements 3. Responsibilities (or Duties) - for the duties 4. Benefits - for the total rewards package 5. Pay - for salary info 6. Schedule - for work schedule Wait, the rules say: "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)". So I should use these standard headings where appropriate.
Let me map:
- Summary/Announcement -> About the role
- Qualifications -> Qualifications (or Requirements)
- Duties -> Responsibilities
- Benefits/Pay/Schedule -> Benefits, Pay, Schedule
The posting has specific content for all these, so I'll include them.
Now, I need to be careful not to include filler. The posting has real content for all.
Let me structure the HTML:
About the role
This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until January 8, 2027. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants is October 30, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. Eligible applications received after the initial cut-off will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until the position is filled.
The New Mexico VA Health Care System is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon to join the Surgical Service team. The selectee will provide comprehensive orthopedic evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical care for Veterans with musculoskeletal conditions and injuries while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting resident education through academic affiliates.
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 from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year 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
- Completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification (VA physicians in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status)
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
Approved Residency Pathways
- Residencies 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 under a full, unrestricted license in the United States
- Non-U.S. residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States under a full, unrestricted license performing duties related to the position, as deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee (U.S. fellowships creditable toward this requirement)
Exceptions
- Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency programs who otherwise meet basic requirements may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) on an intermittent basis; PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (not training licenses) and have a supervised scope of practice
- Surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
- In rare circumstances, the Facility Director may request an exception to the residency requirement through the VISN Chief Medical Officer to the VISN Director for physicians whose composite record warrants such action
Preferred Experience
- This position carries the possibility of a joint faculty appointment at the University of New Mexico; applicants must have appropriate credentials for a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level or higher at the University of New Mexico Health Science Center
Physical Requirements
Per VA Handbook 5019/1, Part II – Pre-Placement Physical Examinations and Evaluations.
Reference: VA Qualification Standards
Responsibilities
- Assure a high degree of quality patient care at all times
- Independently exercise creativity in solving problems without direct supervisory guidance to meet varying patient needs in the Orthopedic Clinic and Operating Room
- Exercise independent professional judgment in diagnosing the full range of complex orthopedic conditions and in planning and executing necessary treatment programs to meet complex and frequent changes in treatment objectives
- Refer patients with multiple health problems to other providers within the facility and the VISN when indicated
- Consult with physicians and others when requested to augment care of their patients as it relates to emergent and traumatic conditions and orthopedic manifestations of systemic conditions
- Utilize general clinical privileges including: ordering diagnostic tests as appropriate, writing prescriptions for medications or other items on the hospital formulary, hospitalizing patients within the VISN as appropriate, and discharging patients from outpatient care when care is no longer required
Benefits
- Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible 5 days paid absence for CME)
- Recruitment/Relocation: Incentive may be offered
- Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
- Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care (many programs can be carried into retirement)
- Licensure: One full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory accepted
- 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
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 0700–1530, with on-call duties; option of alternative work schedule available.
I should check if I need to include the "VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package" and "VHA Physician Total Rewards" as part of benefits. I've incorporated them. Also, the "Pay" section is separate from Benefits in the rules, so I'll keep them separate. The "Schedule" is also separate. Now, ensure no markdown, no code fences, just HTML fragment. Also, note that the user said "Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading (the page already shows it)". I didn't include "Orthopedic Surgeon" as a heading, but I mentioned it in the About the role section. That's fine. I should not include the "Summary" heading from the original; I used "About the role". The original has "Qualifications" and "Duties" as headings. I used "Qualifications" and "Responsibilities" (per the example headings). The rules say "use