Orthopedic Surgeon

The Veterans Administration Medical Center is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon to join their team in providing comprehensive orthopedic care. This role involves evaluating patient histories, performing clinic-based procedures, and participating in a collaborative team approach alongside medical staff, residents, and other services. The position offers a Monday through Friday schedule with opportunities for professional growth and academic involvement through resident training.

Practice Info

• Orthopedic Clinic
• Veterans Administration Medical Center

Shift & Schedule

• Monday through Friday; 8:00am – 4:30pm
• On Call, when needed

Responsibilities

• Review past orthopedic history, examine the current status of the patient, with orthopedic problems.
• Accurate and timely completion of all clinical notes.
• Evaluate new patient referrals to the clinic.
• All diagnosis and treatment with follow-up will be consistent with the guidelines of the Orthopedic Clinic, clinical privileges and standard of care within the community.
• Participate in a team approach to patient care with medical staff, ancillary staff, residents, students and other services, patients and family members.
• Perform clinic-based procedures, adhering to the ethical principles of an orthopedic surgeon, and a medical professional as a whole.
• Appropriately assist with the Resident Training Program.
• Maintain all medical education requirements as outlined by the Veterans Administration Medical Center.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation

• Salary From $210,000
• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Regular salary increases

Benefits

• 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 days paid absence for CME)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
• Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Qualifications

• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• No significant restriction on moonlighting
• No visa sponsorship available