Physician (Chief of Orthopedic)

Chief Of Orthopedic Surgeon

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. The Dayton VA Medical Center is recruiting for the Chief of Orthopedic Surgeon. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

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)

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 $1,000 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

Duties include but not limited to:

• Provides leadership and direction for all orthopedic clinical services, including inpatient, outpatient, and surgical care.
• Ensures delivery of safe, high-quality, and evidence-based musculoskeletal care to Veterans.
• Maintains overall responsibility for clinical outcomes, patient safety, access to care, and performance metrics within Orthopedic Surgery.
• Directly supervises orthopedic surgeons, advanced practice providers, and support staff within the section.
• Oversees residency training programs, ensuring compliance with ACGME, OAA, and affiliated academic institution requirements.
• Serves as a faculty member and actively participates in resident education, including teaching, supervision, and evaluation.
• Ensures appropriate supervision and graduated responsibility for residents in accordance with training program requirements.
• Collaborates with academic affiliates to support residency rotations, curriculum development, and program accreditation.
• Recruits, retains, and develops highly qualified orthopedic staff and faculty.
• Ensures compliance with VHA directives, Joint Commission standards, and facility policies.
• Leads quality improvement initiatives focused on surgical outcomes, patient safety, and process efficiency.
• Monitors and evaluates clinical performance data, including surgical volumes, complications, and patient satisfaction.
• Oversees credentialing and privileging processes for orthopedic providers in coordination with the Chief of Staff.
• Manages section resources including staffing, equipment, operating room utilization, and budget needs.
• Collaborates with Surgical Service leadership and other clinical services to optimize patient flow and interdisciplinary care.
• Participates in medical center committees, governance councils, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Promotes a culture of professionalism, accountability, continuous learning, and Veteran-centered care.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm