Orthopedics Physician

Orthopedic Surgeon opportunity in Phoenix! Work/Life Balance, Competitive Salary, Outstanding VA Benefits, and Much More!

Join the most noble mission in healthcare by helping Veterans thrive! The Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) in Phoenix, Arizona is searching for highly qualified, experienced orthopedic surgeons to join our team to help the fulfillment of our purpose, mission, and vision.

Purpose: Provide excellent musculoskeletal surgical care to all Veterans.

Mission: Deliver high-quality, comprehensive musculoskeletal surgical care in an efficient and timely manner to improve functionality and quality of life to all Veterans.

Vision: Aggressive pursuit of best evidence-based, state-of-the-art musculoskeletal surgical care to all Veterans through continued research, education, and innovation.

The selected surgeon(s) will be able perform a wide range of orthopedic surgical procedures including basic fracture stabilization, soft tissue repair, arthroscopy, and arthroplasty, which is the current greatest need of the Veterans. An adult joint reconstruction fellowship, to include capability to perform primary and revision total hip and knee replacements, will be given additional consideration in the selection process.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay: Competitive salary + annual performance bonus + regular salary increases.

Paid-Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid-time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year, and possible 5 days 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).

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement.

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting.

Employment Requirements:

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory. Must maintain a current, full, active, and unrestricted license.

U.S. Citizenship required: non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

Why should you choose Phoenix

Phoenix is the capital city of Arizona and is in the central region of the state. People know Phoenix for its year-round sun, desert beauty, and world-class resorts and golf. It is also the fifth-largest city in the U.S. and offers sophisticated urbanscapes, southwest culture, and lots of outdoor adventure. Sometimes, bigger really is better. Phoenix (the "Valley of the Sun" to locals) invites you to enjoy major destinations for recreation and relaxation, must-visit venues in the culinary and cocktail kingdoms, and long-standing arts, civic, and cultural institutions. That just scratches the surface of things to do in Phoenix!

If you're interested in this opportunity, please e-mail your CV to Timothy A. Bernau at or call !