Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Title

Orthopedic Surgeon

Job Description

This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until September 14th, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be July 20th, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every 5 days. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., with an occasional Saturday clinic or a weekday extended hour clinic; however, subject to change, depending on the needs of the service/medical center.

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

Clinical Duties

• Orthopedic surgeons diagnose musculoskeletal problems, perform or prescribe treatments, and assist with rehabilitation.
• Develops long-term strategies to treat illnesses, disorders, and issues relating to bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles.
• Prescribes course of treatment for patients with injuries, disorders, or malformations and performs required surgery.
• Participate in on-call schedule when assigned in a responsive and timely manner.
• Conducts and supervises direct patient care, including some non-surgical treatment options.
• Consult and work with radiologists, anesthesiologists, physical therapists and other medical experts.

Administrative Duties

• Document all medical information in an electronic medical record.
• Instructing and educating residents
• Other duties as assigned