Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon

Veterans Health Administration; Fredericksburg (VA); Remoto; USD 280.000 - 400.000; Tempo pieno

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon at the Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia to deliver high-quality orthopedic care.

The role emphasizes outpatient services within a team-based, patient-centered care model, with opportunities to collaborate across specialties and participate in after-hours coverage. This federal position offers a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary, and a flexible telework option where

Competenze

• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree from an LCME-accredited school.
• Osteopathic education from a COCA-accredited school may be considered.
• For non-U.S. medical graduates, ECFMG eligibility must be met.
• Appointment may be exceptional based on high attainment in specialty.

Mansioni

• Provide integrated orthopedic services with a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead and participate in treatment planning and clinical rounds.
• Perform evaluations, diagnostic testing, and procedures as appropriate.
• Occasionally take after-hours call for orthopedic emergencies.

Formazione

MD or DO (Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)

LCME-accredited medical school

COCA-accredited osteopathic medical school

ECFMG eligibility (for foreign graduates)

Descrizione del lavoro

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

We're seeking a skilled Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon in Surgical Care for our Fredericksburg Veterans Affairs Health Care Center, Fredericksburg Virginia.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent of this position provides integrated outpatient, accessible health care services with their health care teams who are accountable for addressing a large majority of personal health care needs, developing a sustained partnership with patients, and practicing in the context of family and community. The care is person-centered, team-based, community-aligned, and designed to achieve better health, better care, and lower costs.

The Fredericksburg Veterans Affairs Health Care Center offers a comprehensive range of outpatient services for Veterans in the Northern Virginia and Central Virginia area, including Primary Care, Rehabilitative, Dental, Medical and Surgical specialty care, basic radiology, and Mental Health services.

The establishment of this new health care center is part of the Central Virginia VA Health Care System and the Veterans Health Administration's initiative to enhance access to care for Veterans, thereby providing them with more healthcare options within their communities and fulfilling the mission to deliver exemplary care to our Nation's Heroes. 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 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 duties and responsibilities of the Orthopedic Surgeon include, but are not limited to the following: Provides a full range of services including assessment and using the most appropriate techniques in providing quality care in orthopedic surgery.

Performs appropriate evaluations for patients. Provides a full range of therapeutic interventions to units/programs in to which they are assigned and has clinical privileges to practice including diagnostic assessment, medical evaluation and management, including surgical procedures.

Participates effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in a manner that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care. Orders diagnostic tests and discriminates between normal and abnormal findings and makes appropriate treatment decisions. Takes call on a regular basis for after-hours orthopedic surgery consults and emergencies.

Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff on units to which assigned. Serves as a consultant to other staff and trainees and assist in implementation of treatment plan as appropriate regarding their patients. Plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs, designed to provide information regarding program planning and relevant treatment approaches. Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday

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 $280000 – $400000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-13.

Who is eligible to apply?

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