Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon

Veterans Health Administration; Fort William Henry Harrison (MT); Remote; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VHA Physician Total Rewards

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

The Fort Harrison Montana VA Medical Center, part of Veterans Health Administration, is recruiting for a Physician Orthopedic Surgeon. The role involves delivering high-quality orthopedic surgical care to patients referred to the Interventional Pain Management team and participating in medical staff activities.

Requirements include MD/DO, licensure, CME, and board certification. The position offers a competitive salary range ($350,000–$400,000/year), EDRP eligibility, and comprehensive VA Total

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from LCME/COCA accredited school or equivalent.
• Current medical licensure in US state or territory.
• Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide orthopedic surgical care for patients referred to Interventional Pain Management.
• Maintain professional competencies and participate in resident/student training.
• Participate in peer reviews, safety and hand-off communications per VA policies.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Fort Harrison Montana VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for a Physician Orthopedic Surgery.

Key Responsibilities

The Orthopedic Surgical team is part of the Surgical Services service line, reporting to the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Surgical Services. The staff Orthopedic Surgeon is responsible for maintaining professional and technical competencies and skill to deliver effective, timely and high-quality care to patients referred to the Interventional Pain Management team.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: Patient Care - addresses medical problems, practices within scope of privileges, arrives in OR/Clinic on time, and physically attends outpatient clinics, conducts medical assessment including history, physical, and mental status examination. Formulates diagnoses based upon data collected and within scope of practice. Orders laboratory and diagnostic tests as needed.

Medical/Clinical Knowledge - Maintains licensure, meets CME requirements, and participates in resident/student training. Interpersonal & Communication Skills - Electronic medical record entries are appropriate in tone and content. Provides appropriate consultative evaluation, treatment, and/or follow-up recommendations. Professionalism - Participates in peer reviews/committees, and absence of validated disruptive or unprofessional Behavior.

Systems - Based Practice - Complies with safety, security, and privacy policies, arranges proper clinical coverage during planned absences and complies with hand-off communication policy VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.

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.

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 Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years).

For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at [e-mail]. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 430pm

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.

OR Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. OR 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.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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