Orthopedic Surgeon (Physician)

Quick Facts

• Role: Orthopedic Surgeon (Physician)

Description

Provide patient care and perform orthopedic surgical interventions, ensuring appropriate documentation, coordination with the primary care provider when indicated, and sound clinical judgment in complex cases. Participate in developing policies and guidelines, training and competency maintenance, interdisciplinary teams, and quality/performance improvement activities. Deliver direct patient care that may include telehealth technologies and educate patients and their families on diagnosis and treatment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal total rewards package

• Recruitment/relocation incentives (sign-on bonus) for a highly qualified candidate

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) may be available for eligible candidates (award up to $200,000; terms determined after application review)

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases

• 50–55 days of paid time off per year (26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, plus possible 5 days paid absence for CME)

• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA

• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options

• Full malpractice liability protection with tail coverage provided

• CME reimbursement possible ($1,000/year; must be full-time with board certification)

• Licensure requirement: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory