Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Philadelphia seeks an Orthopedic Surgeon to manage surgical care in the Surgery Service Line. The role requires a Doctor of Medicine degree and proficiency in English. The position offers competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including paid leave and retirement plans.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Paid leave

Holidays

CME allowance

Retirement plans

Federal insurance benefits

Liability protection with tail coverage

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Eligible and Fellowship trained in Total Joint Replacement and Revisions preferred.
• Physical and mental capability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive surgical care including admission, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment.
• Collaborate within a team with physicians and support staff.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Job description

Summary

This position is located in the Surgery Service Line at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. The Orthopedic Surgeon serves as a member of the organized medical staff, functioning within the Medical Staff Bylaws and VA regulations. Preferred experience includes being Board Certified/Eligible and Fellowship trained in Total Joint Replacement and Revisions.

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet the basic requirements and any additional criteria listed in the job announcement. Pending applicants may be referred and tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are fulfilled. Current VA-employed physicians who met previous qualification standards are deemed qualified.

Basic Requirements:

1. U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens only if qualified citizens are unavailable)
2. Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an approved school
3. Current unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
4. Completed residency training approved by VA, leading to eligibility for board certification, in an accredited program (ACGME, AOA, or equivalent)
5. Residents in approved training programs may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) under supervision
6. Proficiency in English
7. Preferred: Board Certified/Eligible and Fellowship trained in Total Joint Replacement and Revisions
8. Physical and mental capability to perform duties, including sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and bending

Duties

• Manage comprehensive surgical care, including admission, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, consultation, and surgical procedures
• Order labs, diagnostics, and consultations; perform office and operating room procedures
• Ensure practice conforms to VA, Joint Commission, and other standards
• Collaborate within a team with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and support staff

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Additional Benefits and Information

• Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and salary increases
• Paid leave, holidays, CME allowance, retirement plans, federal insurance benefits
• Liability protection with tail coverage