Physician- Orthopedic Surgeon

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Eligible

Recruitment incentives

Relocation incentives

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in the Central Ohio VA Healthcare System, Columbus, OH, seeks an Orthopedic Surgeon for direct patient care and surgical duties. The role includes teaching and supervising residents within the Orthopedic Surgery Service.

VA emphasizes compassionate veteran care and education, with duties spanning clinical, surgical, and academic activities. The position offers opportunities to participate in EDRP and incentives; schedule is Monday–Friday with on-site practice and

Qualifications

• United States MD degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state or territory.
• Residency training approved by VA/ACGME or AOA leading to board eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver orthopedic care to Veterans, including major and minor procedures.
• Perform surgical procedures and provide pre-op and post-op care.
• Teach colleagues, residents, medical and nursing students; supervise residents.

Skills

Medical license

Board certification

Residency training

English proficiency

Education

MD degree

Job description

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Surgery - Orthopedic Service within the Central Ohio VA Healthcare System - Columbus - Ohio and supports the to care for our Veterans with compassion and excellence. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care and surgery as well as teaching and resident supervision within the Orthopedic Surgery Section.

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 physician(s) 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
• 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 one of the schools 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
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: 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 (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: The incumbent should be physically and mentally capable to perform the examinations - formulate the diagnosis and treatment plan - and educate residents
• Physical activity includes sitting - standing (up to 4 hours) - walking (up to 2 hours) - heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) - reaching above the shoulder - and repeated bending
• The incumbent should be emotionally and mentally stable
• and capable to perform the duties of the position.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• EDRP Authorized: 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) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off 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 (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting The selectee will perform surgical procedures - with required expertise in in all areas of Orthopedics including: Arthritis disorders - degenerative arthritis of shoulder and knee to include but not limited to the following duties: Delivering the best possible orthopedic care to our Veteran patients
• Participating in and/or managing all aspects of a general orthopedic program to include clinical - administrative - and academic components
• Participating in and/or managing a broad range of orthopedic surgery practice
• This encompasses all areas of general orthopedic and musculoskeletal surgery including major joint reconstructive services
• Performing surgery and provide pre-op and post-op care as indicated for major and minor procedures - as well as orthopedic consultation for inpatients and outpatients
• Maintaining good diagnostic - judgmental - and therapeutic acumen
• Timely documentation (notes and encounter forms) in accordance with facility policy
• Serving as leader and/or active member on Medical Center committees as requested
• Teaching colleagues - residents - medical and nursing students - other ancillary staff
• Participating in a shared rotation of night and weekend on-call coverage
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 7:30am-4:00pm