Physician- Orthopedic Surgeon, 2 locations, (Sacramento and Chico CA) VA Healthcare Administration

Department of Veterans Affairs; Mather (CA); On-site; USD 347,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Orthopedic Physician to provide exceptional care to veterans at the Sacramento VA Medical Center. This role involves comprehensive outpatient orthopedic services, ensuring patients receive informed consent and the best possible treatment options. The position offers a competitive salary range of $347,000-$400,000, with additional performance pay and incentives available. Enjoy generous vacation and sick leave, malpractice protection, and a supportive work environment. Sacramento's vibrant culture and proximity to stunning natural landscapes make it an ideal place to live and work. Join a team committed to serving those who served us!

Benefits

208 hours paid vacation

104 hours paid sick leave

11 paid Federal holidays

Malpractice protection

CME stipend

No significant restriction on moonlighting

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen and possess a current, unrestricted medical license.
• Board certification required for the orthopedic physician role.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient orthopedic care to veterans, including invasive and noninvasive procedures.
• Manage consult/referral review and triage as clinically indicated.

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery

Patient Care

Informed Consent

Consultation

Education

Medical Degree

Board Certification

Job description

VA Northern California Health Care System is looking for an Orthopedic Physician to serve Veterans at the Sacramento VA Medical Center as an office-based orthopedic surgeon.

The physician participates in all aspects of outpatient care including outpatient orthopedic care (invasive and noninvasive) to all scheduled and limited walk-in patients, providing the patient with risks, benefits, and alternative treatments and obtaining informed consent from the patient or guardian before conducting invasive procedures as dictated by policy and best medical practices.

The physician is accountable to the Chief, Orthopedics under the Surgical Services Department and is responsible for managing the most effective delivery of state-of-the-art local outpatient orthopedic care including consult/referral review, triage, and forwarding/initiating of referrals/consults as clinically indicated.

Salary Range: $347,000-$400,000
Pay For Performance: up to $15,000 per year!

Candidates must:

1. be a US citizen (green card or visa eligible)
2. possess a current, full, unrestricted medical license in any state
3. be board certified

INCENTIVES: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) offers up to $200,000 over 5 years, tax-free and/or Recruitment Incentive with minimum 3-year service obligation. Recruitment/relocation may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

BENEFITS:

1. 208 hours (5.2 weeks) paid vacation (full-time physicians earn 8 hours each pay period upon employment; part-time physicians earn 1 hour of vacation leave for every 10 hours worked)
2. 104 hours (2.6 weeks) paid sick leave (full-time physicians earn 4 hours per pay period upon employment, no cap; part-time physicians earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 20 hours worked)
3. 11 paid Federal holidays (any time clinics are closed you get time off with pay and does not come out of paid vacation)
4. Competitive Salary
5. Annual Physician Performance Pay
6. Malpractice protection with tail coverage covered by the Federal government
7. CME: 1 week paid authorized absence to attend and after 1 year of employment $1,000 per year stipend toward CME if BC (does not come out of paid vacation/time is prorated for part-time staff)
8. No Physician Employment Contract; no significant restriction on moonlighting

Sacramento, California is one of the most historic cities in California. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and American River, two hours between both San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains with access to exceptional wine in Napa and Sonoma. Known as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, recognized for its cutting-edge cuisine, farm-fresh restaurants, and plentiful farmers' markets. Sacramento has many cultural and artistic events, live music, dining, and the NBA's Sacramento Kings. Come see why this is the place to live, work, and play!

Interested candidates may apply by emailing current CV to VA Healthcare Recruiter: [e-mail]