Physician- Orthopedic Surgeon, VHA Healthcare Chico, CA

Department of Veterans Affairs; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 347,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veteran healthcare is seeking a dedicated Orthopedic Physician to join their team at the Chico VA Outpatient Clinic. This role involves providing comprehensive outpatient orthopedic care, including both invasive and noninvasive procedures. The physician will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of care, managing patient consultations, and delivering informed consent. With a competitive salary range and substantial incentives, including a significant education debt reduction program, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of veterans while enjoying a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about serving those who served, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

208 hours paid vacation

104 hours paid sick leave

11 paid Federal holidays

Malpractice protection

CME stipend

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unrestricted medical license.
• US citizenship or visa eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient orthopedic care to veterans.
• Manage consults and referrals 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 Chico VA Outpatient Clinic 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 of 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-$390,000

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. board certification.

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 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.

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