Chief of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgeon

Duties include but are not limited to:

Assessment & Diagnosis:

• Obtain histories and perform physical exams for musculoskeletal/orthopedic conditions
• Order/interpret diagnostics
• Develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans

Procedural & Surgical Care:

• Perform full range of orthopedic surgeries within privileges, including arthroplasty, arthroscopy, fracture care, soft-tissue repairs, nerve decompression, hand surgery, spine procedures, infection management, amputations, and application/removal of casts/splints/external fixation
• Perform minor procedures (aspirations/injections, I&D, wound care, debridement)

Perioperative & Postoperative Management:

• Pre-op evaluation and counseling
• Intraoperative management with adherence to safety protocols
• Post-op care including pain control, wound evaluation, infection prevention, complication recognition, and rehab coordination

Consultation:

• Provide inpatient, outpatient, and ED consultations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Documentation & Orders:

• Complete CPRS documentation per standards
• Write prescriptions, DME orders, and specialty referrals

Administrative Leadership:

• Lead and supervise orthopedic staff, residents, and trainees
• Develop policies and program goals with Surgery Service leadership
• Manage clinic/OR schedules
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, and performance
• Participate in credentialing/privileging
• Promote evidence-based practice, safety, and process improvement
• Ensure regulatory compliance and address patient concerns

Education & Professional Development:

• Teach and mentor trainees
• Support research and scholarly activity
• Complete mandatory training and maintain competencies

Quality Improvement:

• Participate in QA, peer review, RCA, M&M
• Develop and maintain clinical pathways and guidelines
• Use data to monitor and improve performance

Patient Population:

• Provide care for a diverse adult veteran population, including geriatric, polytrauma, and medically complex patients

Limitations:

• Perform only within granted privileges and available resources
• Refer complex cases when appropriate
• May not perform procedures not privileged

Continuity & Coverage:

• Ensure cross-coverage for absences
• Participate in call schedule per Surgery Service

Supervision:

• Works under general supervision of the Chief, Surgery Service, exercising independent medical judgment within the defined scope

Work Schedule: This is a full time position. Work Schedule will be determined by immediate supervisor