Physician-General Surgeon

Veterans Health Administration; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, invites applications for a General Surgeon position within the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System. This role focuses on comprehensive surgical care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment across outpatient, inpatient, and perioperative settings.

You will work with residents and nurses to deliver high-quality surgical services, participate in process improvements, and ensure optimal outcomes for Veterans.

Qualifications

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• Accredited by LCME or COCA; for foreign graduates, ECFMG eligibility verified.
• Appointment may be approved in exceptional circumstances for high attainment or specialty expertise.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients in outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and perioperative settings.
• Perform operative and bedside procedures within granted privileges.
• Provide perioperative management and follow-up care.
• Determine surgical indications and appropriate treatment plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary patient care and maintain accurate medical records in CPRS/Cerner.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

VA NWIHCS is an integrated system that serves more than 56,000 Veterans in 99 counties in Nebraska, western Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri. It includes a tertiary medical center in Omaha, two larger clinics in Lincoln and Grand Island, two Community Living Centers, and five community-based outpatient clinics.

Key Responsibilities

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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 Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Join our dedicated team at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, where you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of Veterans as a General Surgeon.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive surgical care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver high-quality surgical services, contribute to process improvements, and help ensure the best possible outcomes for those who have served our country. We are seeking a compassionate, skilled surgeon committed to excellence in patient care, and a strong sense of service to our Veteran population.

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Evaluate patients in the outpatient, inpatient, emergency and perioperative settings. Perform operative and bedside procedures within granted privileges. Provide perioperative management and follow-up care. Determine surgical indications and appropriate treatment plans. Preserve preoperative and postoperative treatments and medications. Coordinate multidisciplinary patient care.

Supervise and collaborate with residents, Advanced Practice Providers, nursing staff, and ancillary personnel. Maintain timely, accurate, and complete medical record documentation within CPRS/Cerner in accordance with VHA policy. Participate in surgical call coverage as assigned. Practice within approved privileges at all times unless necessitated by emergency circumstances. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7:00am - 4:30pm

Requirements & Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $350000 - $400000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.