Large Operating Rooms, Great Hours/Benefits - Help Veterans as an Orthopedic Surgeon

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the Fayetteville NC VAMC as an Orthopaedic Surgeon. You will provide exceptional care for veterans, focusing on sports medicine and hand surgeries. Enjoy a supportive work environment with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including generous paid time off and education repayment programs.

Benefits

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus)

Education Debt Reduction Program (up to $200,000 over 5 years)

50-55 days of annual paid time off

Traditional federal pension with 401K contributions

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Board Eligible/Board Certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for veterans in outpatient and operating room settings.
• Focus on sports medicine and hand surgeries.
• Collaboration with a fully integrated surgical team.

Job description

Join Our Team as an Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Fayetteville NC VAMC Surgical Care Service Line

Position : Orthopaedic Surgeon

Location : Fayetteville, NC VA Medical Center (VAMC)

Preferred Specialization: Seasoned in Sports Medicine and Hand Surgeries

The Fayetteville NC VAMC Surgical Care Service Line is excited to announce a wonderful opportunity for an orthopaedic surgeon to join our dedicated and compassionate team. We are committed to providing exceptional care to our veterans, and we are looking for a talented professional to help us in our mission.

Position Overview :

• Primary Duties : Care for veterans both in the outpatient clinic and in the operating room.
• Focus Areas : Most routine procedures will center around sports medicine and hand surgeries.
• Work Schedule : Full-time, primarily day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
• Weekly Breakdown : 3 days in Clinic, 2 days in the OR, with dedicated administrative time.

Team and Support :

• Current Staffing: 2 full-time surgeons, 1 part-time surgeon, and 1 Physician Assistant (PA).
• Our surgical team is a fully integrated service with nurse case managers, nursing staff, and a comprehensive administrative support team.

Qualifications :

1. U.S. Citizenship
2. Board Eligible/Board Certified (preferred)

Facility Overview : The Fayetteville VAMC offers health care services to approximately 80,000 veterans in 19 counties within southeastern North Carolina. Our network includes:

• Fayetteville VA Medical Center
• Two health care centers, one in Fayetteville and one in Wilmington
• 18 outpatient clinics

Educational Affiliations :

• Affiliated with 44 colleges and universities, including 112 different programs
• Stand-alone Dental Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program collaboration with Fort Bragg dental training facilities
• Primary clinical affiliations with:
  • University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology
  • East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
  • Campbell University Pharmacy Residency Program

Benefits :

• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) : May be authorized (please reach out for details).
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) : Eligible for up to $200,000 over 5 years, with a maximum of $40,000 per year.
• Paid Time Off : 50-55 days of annual 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).
• Retirement : Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.

Join us in our mission to provide world-class care to our nation's veterans. If you are passionate about veteran care and seek a supportive and dynamic work environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Contact Information :

Julie Torres

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