Physician (General Surgery)

General Surgeon

This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made.

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Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

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

This is a full-time position with no call responsibilities. The General Surgeon is responsible for providing a broad range of general surgical services in an outpatient clinic environment, including general surgical evaluations, minor surgical procedures appropriate to an ambulatory setting, and the full spectrum of pre-operative and post-operative patient management for Veterans whose care can be managed without inpatient admission. This is a full-time, no-call, ambulatory surgical practice position.

A summary of the duties is mentioned below but not limited to:

• Experience in ambulatory surgical practice, demonstrated participation in quality improvement or leadership initiatives, and strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Participation in performance improvement activities, surgical quality initiatives, peer review, and assigned committees that support system-wide clinical and administrative goals.
• Conducts detailed consultations for general surgery conditions, determines appropriate diagnostic testing, provides clinical guidance regarding treatment options, obtains informed consent, and ensures optimal coordination of care.
• Ensures optimal coordination of care. Additional responsibilities include managing surgical patients throughout the continuum of care, monitoring outcomes, addressing post-procedural concerns, and facilitating referrals to higher levels of care when clinically indicated.
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary team members, including advanced practice providers, nursing, medical support staff, diagnostic services, and referral facilities, while maintaining timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record and ensuring compliance with all VA and facility policies, including standards outlined in the Medical Staff Bylaws.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).