Physician (Orthopedic Surgeon)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a part-time Orthopedic Surgeon for the Royal C Johnson VA Health Care System in Sioux Falls, SD. The role covers inpatient and outpatient orthopedics within the Surgery/Specialty Care Service.

The position involves diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal conditions, participating in after-hours call, and mentoring residents while ensuring high-quality veteran care.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent in allopathic/osteopathic medicine.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• Residency training approved by VA or equivalent board eligibility.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat orthopedic conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in after-hours call and respond promptly in emergencies.
• Provide care, consultations, and follow-up plans for Veterans.
• Mentor and supervise residents and mid-levels as required.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Medical license (US, full and unrestricted)

Residency training in core specialty (ACGME/AOA)

Board eligibility/certification

Proficiency in English (spoken and written)

Job description

Summary

This position is located at the Royal C Johnson VA Health Care System in Sioux Falls - South Dakota. This is an open continuous announcement until June 30 - 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available

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/.

Duties

• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being
• The VA Sioux Falls Healthcare System is recruiting for (1) part-time Orthopedic Surgeon
• The Orthopedic Surgeon functions as the General Surgeon/Physician aligned with the Surgery/Specialty Care Service in inpatient and outpatient settings at the Sioux Falls VA Medical Center
• Duties include: Diagnose and treat all of the common orthopedic surgical conditions - including surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries to the musculoskeletal system
• Participate in call schedule after hours - and will need to possess the ability to respond promptly in emergent situations
• Responsible for seeing patients in consultation in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Provide care of the Veterans' medical needs by performing examination - surgical consultation - and developing treatment and follow-up plans
• Provide ongoing patient and family education throughout the course of treatment
• Adhere to policies and procedures regarding the completion of all required orders - operation/procedure notes/reports - discharge summaries - progress notes - clinical reminders - all other required medical documentation - and performance measures in a timely fashion
• Ensure the most effective delivery of care - while meeting and exceeding compliance - Joint Commission and VA Central Office performance measure standards
• Mentor - train and provide supervision for residents and mid-levels in all aspects of their duties as required Performs other directly related duties as required
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): A recruitment/relocation incentive is authorized for highly qualified candidates
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer
• The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Program approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) - and 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 are 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 Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:00pm - additional information may be provided during an interview.