Orthopedic Surgeon: Patient Care Leader & Educator

Department of Veterans Affairs; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Paid Time Off

Federal pension

CME reimbursement

Tail liability protection

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs in Harlingen, TX seeks an Staff Physician in Orthopedics to provide comprehensive care, teach students, and contribute to research. The role focuses on ambulatory and inpatient care with a Monday–Friday schedule, travel to VA facilities as needed.

The position emphasizes patient education, collaborative care with prosthetics, and maintaining state-of-the-art orthopedic services at the Health Care Center in Harlingen, with opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• MD/DO with full, unrestricted US license.
• Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery preferred.
• Eligibility for VA privileges; experience teaching/surgical care.

Responsibilities

• Respond to consults for orthopedic care and evaluate patients.
• Perform comprehensive H&Ps and order appropriate diagnostics.
• Educate patients and families; participate in clinical research.
• Supervise staff and teach students; coordinate with prosthetics and other services.

Skills

Orthopedic surgery

Clinical care

Teaching

Research involvement

Surgical procedures (Arthroscopic)

Education

Medical degree (MD/DO)

Job description

Department of Veterans Affairs in Harlingen, TX seeks an Staff Physician in Orthopedics to provide comprehensive care, teach students, and contribute to research. The role focuses on ambulatory and inpatient care with a Monday–Friday schedule, travel to VA facilities as needed.

The position emphasizes patient education, collaborative care with prosthetics, and maintaining state-of-the-art orthopedic services at the Health Care Center in Harlingen, with opportunities for professional development