Physician (Orthopedic Surgery)

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 360,000 - 440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Moving costs

Malpractice coverage

Student loan repayment

Vacation days

Holidays

CME opportunities

Health + retirement

Job summary

The U.S. Army Medical Command at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Eisenhower, GA is seeking a civilian Orthopedic Surgeon.

This employed physician role offers job security, a competitive salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, student loan repayment, and a first‑class health and retirement benefits package. Responsibilities include delivering complex orthopedic care, mentoring staff, providing on‑call coverage, performing advanced procedures, improving

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from US/Canada or equivalent
• Current, active medical license in the US
• Residency in Orthopedic Surgery of at least 4 years

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex orthopedic care with inpatient/outpatient/urgent cases
• Provide expert consultation to guide medical staff
• Lead on-call responsibilities as required by the department
• Perform advanced procedures with clear diagnostic services
• Improve patient access by appropriate referrals and policy alignment
• Lead professional development through training and care conferences

Skills

US Citizenship

Medical licensure

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Unrestricted medical license

Orthopedic Surgery Residency (4+ years)

Job description

Overview

This position is located in the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Eisenhower, Georgia.

Civilian Physician (Orthopedic Surgery)

This is an employed civilian Physician (Orthopedic Surgery) position that affords job security, a competitive salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, student loan repayment, up to 26 days paid vacation, 11 days paid Federal Holidays, a sick leave benefit, CME opportunities, and a first-class health and retirement benefit package.

Salary: Up to-$400,000 per year

Ft.Gordon is adjacent to Augusta, GA famous for its major attraction, The Masters Golf Tournament. Ft.Gordon has a moderate year-round climate and offers close proximity to metropolitan areas, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains.

Responsibilities

Duties

• Deliver complex orthopedic care by independently managing difficult inpatient, outpatient, and urgent cases using advanced clinical judgment.
• Guide medical staff by providing expert consultation during routine and emergency situations to ensure safe and effective patient management.
• Provide specialty coverage by leading on-call responsibilities in accordance with department requirements.
• Perform advanced medical procedures by conducting clear diagnostic services and ensuring safe patient positioning and understanding of procedures.
• Improve patient access by determining appropriate referrals consistent with policy and clinical need.
• Lead professional development activities by training healthcare staff and contributing to care conferences and team discussions.
• Strengthen care quality by conducting peer review of medical records in support of established improvement programs.
• Manage professional requirements by maintaining licensure, complying with regulations, and completing continuing education obligations.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.Basic Requirement for Physician (Orthopedic Surgery):Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled General Surgery equal to at least 4 years. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.If you are selected for a Physician position:A salary quote will not be provided to you at the time of the initial job offer. The salary determination process begins after the initial job offer is accepted. This consists of the Activity Compensation Panel adding base pay and market pay to determine your starting salary and this will be provided to you once approved.