Physician - General Surgeon (Part-Time 20-Hours)

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical society is seeking a qualified Physician in California for a continuous hiring announcement. The role includes responsibilities in managing and treating a variety of medical conditions, along with performing clinical and administrative tasks. Qualified applicants must possess a medical degree and relevant licensure, with the opportunity to enjoy comprehensive benefits including bonuses and flexible schedules.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Paid time off

CME reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required; non-citizens considered only if no qualified citizens available.
• Current unrestricted medical license required.
• Board certified or board eligible in General Surgery.

Responsibilities

• Clinical duties include managing, diagnosing, and treating conditions of the alimentary tract and soft tissues.
• Responsibilities include patient evaluation, treatment planning, and direct patient care.
• Administrative duties involve documentation and participation in education of residents.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Manual dexterity

Ability to perform CPR

Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent

Completion of VA-approved residency

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet the basic requirements and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Pending training or license completion should be indicated, but all requirements must be met before hiring. Current VA-employed physicians who met initial appointment standards are deemed to meet basic requirements.

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed if qualified citizens are unavailable, per VA Policy.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an approved school.
• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S. or its territories.
• Residency training: Completion of VA-approved residency leading to eligibility for board certification. Residents enrolled in accredited programs are eligible for appointment as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs) under supervision.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Board Certified or Board eligible in General Surgery.
• Physical requirements include visual acuity, hearing, speech, manual dexterity, and ability to perform long periods of standing, walking, and other physical activities. Exposure to infectious materials and stressful situations may occur. Ability to perform CPR per ACLS/BLS is required.

Duties

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT until July 14, 2025, with initial referral cut-off on May 20, 2025, and subsequent cut-offs every 5 days.
• Eligible applications received after the initial cut-off will be considered as vacancies become available.
• Offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including salary, bonuses, paid time off, retirement, insurance, licensure, CME reimbursement, malpractice coverage, and flexible work schedules.
• Clinical duties include managing, diagnosing, and treating conditions affecting the alimentary tract, abdomen, breast, skin, and soft tissues. Documentation in CPRS, participation in process improvement, and bi-annual staff activities are required.
• Responsibilities include patient evaluation, health risk assessment, treatment planning, and direct patient care such as history-taking, physical exams, medication management, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Administrative duties involve documentation, medication reconciliation, and participation in education of residents.