Physician (Vascular Surgeon)- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

VA benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, TX seeks a physician specializing in vascular surgery to provide direct patient care, perform surgeries, and participate in ongoing clinical activities.

Eligible candidates must hold an MD/DO, be licensed in the U.S., have an ACGME/AOA vascular residency, and meet VA requirements; recruitment incentives and EDRP may apply.

This role offers comprehensive benefits and a Monday–Friday schedule with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required; non-citizens may be considered only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• MD or DO degree from a VA-approved school or equivalent.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in a US state, territory, or DC.
• Residency in vascular surgery approved by ACGME/AOA, eligible for board certification.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Experience in direct patient care related to vascular surgery.
• Knowledge of diagnostic tests including Doppler ultrasound, CTA/MRA, ABI, and venography.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vascular surgical duties independently and professionally.
• Generate treatment orders and ensure policy compliance.
• Document, verify, and implement orders; monitor patient vital signs.
• Provide pre-ESRD transplant support and patient education.
• Participate in facility committees and precept new medical staff as needed.
• Cover on-call duties and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

US Citizenship

English Proficiency

Board Certification

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

ACGME/AOA vascular surgery residency

Unrestricted medical license

Job description

Summary

This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut‑off date is 07/09/2026. Additional applications will be referred as needed (open continuous announcement). A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual.

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 physicians 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
• Education: 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
• License: 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
• English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Graduation from a formally accredited school or college of medicine
• Completion of an ACOE-accredited postgraduate residency in Vascular Surgery
• Possession of an unrestricted license to practice Vascular Surgery in a state - territory - or commonwealth of the United States - including the District of Columbia
• Experience in direct patient care related to vascular surgery
• Experience in the co‑management of patients with vascular issues
• Experience in ordering and interpretation of diagnostic tests to include - but not limited to: Doppler Ultrasound, Angiography, CTA, MRA, ABI, Venography, and Duplex Ultrasound
  Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: The position requires compliance with VA Handbook and VASTHCS Policy related to physical requirements
  • Heavy lifting 45 pounds and over
  • Heavy carrying 45 pounds and over
  • Straight pulling for 1 hour
  • Pulling hand over hand for 5 hours
  • Pushing for 6 hours
  • Reaching above shoulder
  • Use of fingers - both hands required
  • Walking 6 hours
  • Standing for 6 hours
  • Crawling for 1 hour
  • Kneeling for 1 hour
  • Repeated bending for 1 hour
  • Climbing - legs only for 1 hour
  • Both legs required
  • Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
  • Near vision at 13 to 16" Jaeger 1 to 4
  • Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
  • Both eyes required
  • Depth perception
  • Ability to distinguish basic colors
  • Ability to distinguish shades of colors
  • Hearing (aid may be permitted)

Duties and Responsibilities

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are not intended to be all inclusive
• Carry out surgeon duties independently and in a professional manner - without immediate or continuous supervision
• Generate treatment orders and observe facility policies and procedures
• Document - verify and ensure implementation of orders
• Perform acute patient assessment
• Obtain and monitor vital signs
• Evaluate data and intervene as appropriate
• Perform therapies as assigned
• Supervise medications and intravenous solutions
• Records maintenance and reporting outcomes according to facility policy
• Participate in emergency care as needed
• Provide and document pre‑ESRD transplant support and other pertinent patient education according to facility policy
• Comply with all governing standards as required for inpatient and outpatient treatment
• Maintain all required competencies and certifications
• Utilize the established MD process to make recommendations for patient care
• Evaluate delivery of care and communicate to appropriate facility personnel and any relevant data to the multidisciplinary teams to facilitate continuity of care
• Cover all on‑call duties as scheduled or needed
• Assist proactively with inventory needs
• Monitor water quality treatment system - culturing - and disinfection of equipment following all infection control policies
• Participate in facility committees
• Precept new medical staff as needed
• Submit accurate time records - treatment records and other supporting documentation per policy
• Understand and follow facility employment policies and procedures
• Document/communicate estimated time of arrival and confirm assigned patient’s consent for treatment - treatment orders - presence and patency of vascular access - overall patient condition
• Communicate and document changes in patient treatment plan and any other pertinent clinical information with the appropriate unit staff prior to - during and after patient care to assure continuity of patient care
• Communicate patient access complications with the designated staff so appropriate corrective actions can be taken
• Notify Clinical Manager and/or Charge Nurse of any required inventory and equipment needs
• Recruitment/ Relocation Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date
• 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 complete review of the EDRP application
• 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)
• Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid leave for birth of child - adoption - foster care
• 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 $2,000 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: Monday‑Friday - 8:00 am–4:30 pm