Podiatrist - Chief Surgeon

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Michigan is seeking a physician to support the Surgical Care Service. The role includes inpatient and outpatient responsibilities with operating room oversight, clinical rounds, and weekend/holiday call as needed.

You will help plan and implement surgical policies, ensure quality patient care, and contribute to resident education. Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP); telework is not available; relocation or recruitment incentives may

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and consult coverage as required.
• Participation in hospital rounds, morning reports, and conferences.
• Oversight of operating room and surgical clinics; ensure high-quality patient care.

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & 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 ineligible to apply.

Duties

• Duties include - but are not limited to: Supporting the mission - vision and objectives of the service in accordance with the National - Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) - National Surgery Office (NSO) and local priorities and objectives Assuring timely and appropriate medical care for VA patients within the service Planning - developing - clarifying - implementing and managing surgical care policies and procedures Assessing and planning for the present and future surgical care equipment - material and personnel needs Implementing all appropriate quality assurance and improvement measures on an on-going basis Overseeing employee orientation - training and education Input to surgical staff professional practice evaluations May be asked to participate in facility special projects and teach Medical Residents from Central Michigan University College of Medicine and other facility affiliates as well as other Clinical Programs
• Other duties as assigned
• Clinical: 30% Incumbent is assigned to the appropriate surgery clinic and operating room
• The physician - additionally - will provide inpatient and consult coverage and participate in shared weekend and holiday call as required
• Incumbent is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with medical and surgical diseases - accomplished through ambulatory and bed-based resources assigned to Surgical Care Service
• He/she actively participates in patient care through hospital rounds - morning reports - daily management system huddles - conferences - consultations and participation in other activities
• Clinical duties also include: Attend/oversight of surgery outpatient clinics Maintain an active operating room - closing at least 125 cases per year Participate in the night/weekend call coverage as required
• Administrative: 70% Facilitates the overall VISN Surgery Strategic Plan at the facility level - maintains expertise in technical knowledge and manages resources and risk
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized