Physician (Orthopedic Spine Surgeon)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Cincinnati (OH); Vor Ort; USD 300.000 - 400.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive total rewards package

Paid time off including holidays and CME leave

Sign-on Bonus possible

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Zusammenfassung

A leading health service provider in Cincinnati seeks a surgeon to provide direct surgical care to inpatients and outpatients. Responsibilities include overseeing resident training, participating in operative procedures, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates must possess an MD, complete residency, and hold an unrestricted medical license. The role emphasizes adult orthopedic care and may require fellowship training. Benefits include a competitive salary, recruitment incentives, and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifikationen

• Must be a U.S. citizen or meet VA Policy requirements.
• Must have a full, unrestricted medical license.
• Experience in managing adult orthopedic care is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provide supervision and instruction to residents in various settings.
• Document patient care in electronic health records.
• Participate in call coverage and respond to emergencies.

Kenntnisse

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Surgery experience

Ability to supervise residents

Initiative and diplomacy

Ausbildung

Doctor of medicine (MD) or equivalent degree

Completed residency training

Fellowship in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Board eligibility or certification in Orthopedics

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The surgeon will provide direct surgical care to inpatients and outpatients; assist in the clinical education of surgical residents and students and pursue research opportunities (if available or desired) and participate in administrative assignments, such as committee membership. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physicians in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Doctor of medicine (MD) or equivalent degree from an approved school
• The degree must have been obtained from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• Residencies approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or other residencies deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee
• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as “Physician Resident Providers” (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; they must have a defined scope of practice under supervision
• Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Full range of adult orthopedic care with emphasis on management of degenerative spine disease
• Previous completion of a Fellowship in Orthopedic Spine Surgery is desired
• Board eligibility or certification in Orthopedics
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Per VA Directive and Handbook 5019, a physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the position
• A physical examination prior to placement is required
• Long periods of standing or walking in the operating room setting and outpatient clinic will be encountered
• Mental and sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking
• The environment’s pace can vary from steady to sometimes fast, requiring handling of multiple priorities and frequent, sometimes intense interactions with customers; ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes-noisy environment
• Note: The above requirements may be specified further in the job announcement

Responsibilities

• Provide resident supervision and clinical instruction in the operating room, outpatient clinic, and inpatient settings
• Attend, participate, and supervise residents/students in outpatient clinics and actively evaluate the patient, determine treatment/care, and document in the patient electronic record
• Follow VA guidelines established for resident supervision, including documentation requirements in the electronic health record
• Conduct postoperative follow-up
• Accompany the patient to the PACU ensuring that the patient’s condition is optimal
• If admitted, visit in-house patients within 24–48 hours following anesthesia to assess post-surgical recovery
• Supervise residents/students in clinical instruction and the performance of bedside procedures appropriate to their level
• Participate in call coverage to advise and supervise residents
• On-call response time of 15 minutes by phone and 60 minutes in person is expected of Staff Surgeons at VAMC Cincinnati; this includes night, weekend, and holiday hours
• Maintain professional competency, courtesy, and flexibility to provide necessary services of this specialty
• Provide regional-level specialty support to VA facilities located in south-central Ohio through telemedicine and referral-based consultations and treatment
• Meet annual and mandatory training requirements specific to the Veterans Health Administration
• To support Graduate Medical Education, applicants must be competitive for faculty appointment in the Division of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati to be considered for selection
• The surgeon must be able to function as an independent clinical provider
• Initiative, diplomacy, and confidentiality are essential when dealing with patients, staff, and trainees
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Benefits and Additional Information

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package and VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) may be offered
• Salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases; paid time off includes annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and CME leave
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting and federal 401K with employer contributions
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
• L/C: One full and unrestricted license from any US state or territory
• CME: Possible reimbursement for full-time with board certification
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage
• Contract: No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
• Location: Cincinnati region offers parks, arts, dining, and family-friendly attributes