Orthopedic Surgeon

Join the Department of Veterans Affairs as an Orthopedic Surgeon providing surgical and non-surgical management of common musculoskeletal conditions for veterans. In this role, you will perform examinations, surgical consultations, treatment planning, and patient education. You will also participate in quality improvement activities, call coverage, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Practice Info

• Patient population consists of veterans

Shift & Schedule

• Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Call schedule as required for Veteran care

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat all the common musculoskeletal conditions, to include surgical and non-surgical management of diseases and injuries to the musculoskeletal system
• Provide care of the veterans' medical needs by performing examination, surgical consultation, and developing treatment and follow-up plans
• Provide ongoing patient and family education throughout the course of treatment
• Directly supervise staff as required, including mid-level providers, RNs, LVNs on occasion, and other trainees
• Participate in quality improvement activities, including performance measure meetings, staff meetings, Morbidity and Mortality conference, and peer review
• Participate in the call schedule after hours and respond promptly in emergency situations
• Adhere to policies and procedures regarding the completion of all required medical documentation, procedure notes, discharge summaries, orders, progress notes, and performance measures in a timely fashion
• Ensure the most effective delivery of care while meeting and exceeding compliance Joint Commission and VA Central Office performance measure standards

Compensation

• Salary from $330,000 to $400,000

Benefits

• Loan assistance (negotiable)

Qualifications

• 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 from an approved school
• 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
• Board Certified/Board Eligible (preferred)
• Fellowship Trained in joint replacement surgery, including shoulder, hip and/or knee (preferred)
• High current surgical volume procedures (preferred)
• Expertise in total joint procedures and revisions (preferred)
• Open to visa sponsorship