Orthopedic Surgeon - Physician (Shoulder Specialty)

Department of Veterans Affairs

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. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

• The Staff Orthopedic Surgeon is located in Specialty Care at the VA Providence Healthcare System (VAPHCS) Major Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: The Orthopedic staff surgeon maintains professional, technical and administrative knowledge, competencies and skills to provide effective care and timely and quality responses to patient's clinical needs and problems. Patients seen and treated CAN range from 18 through the geriatric years. The staff surgeon complies with credentialing and privileging. Maintains high clinical and ethical standards that are carried into decision-making processes and takes an active role in effective teaching of residents and/or medical students, when applicable, and accomplishing the Medical Center's and the Surgical Service's mission and goals. Promotes constructive problem resolution and promotes the development of health care professionals through counseling, mentoring, teaching and encouraging self-assessment, when requested. Complies with current standards for medical record documentation and residency supervision and assumes accountability for professional and administrative activities within the section. The above responsibilities outline the staff surgeon's responsibility for achieving quality patient care. Evaluate and treat patients presenting with shoulder pathology Perform shoulder arthroplasty procedures Maintain a general orthopedic surgery caseload Provide service consisting of the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients consulted to the Orthopedic Section; provides and promotes high quality and effective care of its patients; and Supervises and teaches residents and/or medical students. Utilizes electronic medical records to accurately document treatment in a timely manner. Participates in service level and/or hospital committee and participates in the facility peer review program. Assist with improving clinical access by participating in patient care activities outside the normal duty hours. Call coverage may be required and also participates in but not limited to taking phone calls from hospital staff and residents, coming into the facility nights or week-ends to manage care in the hospital or emergency room, if medically warranted, and providing surgery or performing appropriate surgical procedure on an emergency basis VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Approved Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA EDRP Program Support VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process. Pay: 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 Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday (8:00a - 4:30p) Compressed tour may be available

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