Staff Physician/Orthopedic Surgery

Summary

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.

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 medicine or osteopathic medicine
  • The 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
• Additional Requirements:
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Fellowship training in a recognized subspecialty (e.g. - Shoulder & Elbow - Sports Medicine - Orthopedic Trauma - Adult Hip & Knee)
  • Consistent operative experience within the past three (3) years - including proficiency in: General orthopedic surgical procedures Advanced techniques such as minimally invasive and image-guided procedures
  • Demonstrated ability to manage comprehensive orthopedic care across outpatient - inpatient - and operative settings
  • Experience in multidisciplinary care coordination - including collaboration with primary care - rehabilitation - and ancillary services
  • Prior involvement in resident and medical student education - with familiarity with ACGME requirements

Physical Requirements

More information can be found in VA Handbook 5019.

Pay and Benefits

• 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

Dimensions of Practice

• Veteran-Centered Care: Prioritizes the needs - preferences - and values of Veterans in all aspects of care delivery
• Clinical Competence: Demonstrates mastery in orthopedic surgical techniques and evidence-based practice within the chosen subspecialty
• Educational Competence: Provides high-quality teaching and mentorshipcontributes to academic program development

Work Schedule

Full-Time tour of duty - actual tour to be negotiated upon selection.