Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP program

Competitive federal compensation

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in the United States seeks an Orthopedic Surgeon to provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care across clinical settings, including outpatient, inpatient, and operating room.

The role includes supervising residents and participating in teaching while ensuring high-quality patient outcomes. Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP); competitive federal compensation with full benefits.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen per VA policy.
• MD degree from a VA-approved school.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Completed residency in an approved core specialty.
• Board certification or eligibility as required for the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide orthopedic surgical care in outpatient, inpatient, and OR settings.
• Supervise residents and physician extenders as assigned.
• Participate in departmental governance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with federal and VA policies and clinical guidelines.
• Engage in teaching and mentoring of trainees and staff.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

MD degree

Medical license (unrestricted)

Residency training (ACGME/AOA)

Board certification/eligibility

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) & 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.

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) & 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.

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
• Pre-placement Examination: Complete TB Testing and Immunization evaluations
• See VA Directive/Handbook 5019 Additional Requirement: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Preferred Experience: 1-3 years of recent surgical experience
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position
• A physical examination prior to placement is required
• This is a designated drug testing position
• After appointment - you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
• Requires lifting 15-44 pounds
• pushing (approx
• 2 hours)
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers and both hands
• walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
• Hearing aid is permitted.

Duties

• **This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30th - 2027
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 26th - 2026 - with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks
• Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.** VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 7:30am-4:00pm 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 Orthopedic Surgeon is a specialty professional in the care of musculoskeletal conditions
• The Orthopedic Surgeon will evaluate and treat patients for any disease which need orthopedic diagnosis and/or medical/ surgical intervention to achieve palliation or cure
• The Orthopedic Surgeon will provide consultation and care for our patients in the Department of Surgery
• The Orthopedic Surgeon will have assigned OR time and clinic time
• Surgical Department strives to maintain a safe working environment - in which we identify and address issues and concerns as they relate to safety and well-being within the Surgical Service Section
• The Orthopedic Surgeon will provide direct patient care in outpatient clinic - inpatient setting - operating room - Emergency department and other locations as deemed necessary by Chief of Surgery or Facility leadership
• Major duties include - but are not limited to: Administrative duties designated by the Chief of Surgery
• Duties involving preventative medicine - emergency preparedness - Joint Commission - and other internal and external health systems requirements deemed by the Chief of Surgery
• Supervision and training of Surgical Residents - other trainees - and physician extenders
• Provide fair and equitable on-call services during daytime - after-hours - weekends - and holidays based on a mutually agreed upon and pre-determined schedule
• Supervise staff such as Advanced Practice Providers - RNs - and LVNs in clinical situations
• Other duties as assigned.