Orthopedics Physician

Veterans Health Administration; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fayetteville NC VAMC is seeking an Orthopaedic Surgeon to join a dedicated team in caring for veterans. This full-time position offers a balanced work schedule with a mix of clinic and operating room duties, along with generous benefits, including a sign-on bonus and student loan repayment options.

Benefits

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

Education Debt Reduction Program

Paid Time Off

Federal pension

401K with VA contributions

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Board Eligible/Certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for veterans in outpatient clinic and operating room.
• Focus on sports medicine and hands.

Skills

US Citizen

BE/BC

Job description

Orthopaedic Surgeon opportunity with Fayetteville NC Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC)

Job Description

The Fayetteville NC VAMC Surgical Care Service Line is seeking an orthopaedic surgeon to join a talented and caring team committed to helping veterans. You will care for veterans in the outpatient clinic and the operating room. Most routine procedures will be focused on sports medicine and hands. Breakdown of work week: 3 days Clinic/2 days OR with dedicated administrative time. The Fayetteville VAMC surgical team is a fully integrated service with nurse case managers, nursing staff, and an administrative support team.

Candidate Qualifications:

1. US Citizen
2. BE/BC (preferred)

Current Staffing: 2 Staff, 1 Part-Time Staff, 1 PA

The Fayetteville VAMC provides health care services to approximately 80,000 Veterans in 19 counties within southeastern North Carolina. Our facilities include the Fayetteville VA Medical Center, two health care centers (Fayetteville and Wilmington), and 18 outpatient clinics.

Teaching and Learning

The Fayetteville VAMC has affiliations with 44 colleges and universities, including 112 programs, such as a stand-alone Dental Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program collaborating with Fort Bragg dental training facilities.

Primary Clinical Affiliations include:

• University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology
• East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
• Campbell University Pharmacy Residency Program

Work Schedule: Full-time, primarily day shift, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May Be Authorized (contact for details)
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Up to $200,000 over 5 years, with a maximum of $40,000 per year
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days annually (including 26 days of leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and possibly 5 days for CME)
• Retirement: Federal pension (vesting after 5 years) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions