Physician (Orthopedic Surgeon)

About the role

The VA Sioux Falls Healthcare System is recruiting for a part-time Orthopedic Surgeon. This role functions as the General Surgeon/Physician aligned with the Surgery/Specialty Care Service in inpatient and outpatient settings at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat all of the common orthopedic surgical conditions, including surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries to the musculoskeletal system.
• Participate in call schedule after hours, and possess the ability to respond promptly in emergent situations.
• See patients in consultation in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide care of the Veterans' medical needs by performing examinations, surgical consultations, and developing treatment and follow-up plans.
• Provide ongoing patient and family education throughout the course of treatment.
• Adhere to policies and procedures regarding the completion of all required orders, operation/procedure notes/reports, discharge summaries, progress notes, clinical reminders, all other required medical documentation, and performance measures in a timely fashion.
• Mentor, train and provide supervision for residents and mid-levels in all aspects of their duties as required.

Requirements

This position requires a current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the United States. Applicants must meet the basic requirements as outlined in the job announcement.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Benefits

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, 50-55 days of paid time off per year, traditional federal pension, federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance, free liability protection with tail coverage, possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME, and seasonal influenza vaccination program.