Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon - Veteran Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

Federal pension and health benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Louis is seeking a qualified orthopedic surgeon to deliver high-quality surgical care. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, performing surgeries, and educating residents.

The ideal candidate will be board certified or eligible in orthopedic surgery and maintain proficiency in advanced surgical procedures. A collaborative approach with multiple specialties is key to providing comprehensive veteran care.

This role offers competitive benefits including relocation incentives, generous paid time off, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for faculty appointment with Washington University.
• Experience in surgical procedures such as shoulder & elbow repair, sports medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide veteran-centered orthopedic surgical care.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and consultations.
• Supervise and mentor orthopedic surgery residents.

Skills

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Experience in multidisciplinary care coordination

Consistent operative experience

Education

Degree of doctor of medicine or equivalent

Completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Fellowship training in recognized subspecialty

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in St. Louis is seeking a qualified orthopedic surgeon to deliver high-quality surgical care. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, performing surgeries, and educating residents.

The ideal candidate will be board certified or eligible in orthopedic surgery and maintain proficiency in advanced surgical procedures. A collaborative approach with multiple specialties is key to providing comprehensive veteran care.

This role offers competitive benefits including relocation incentives, generous paid time off, and a supportive work environment.