Orthopedic Surgeon/Adult Reconstruction

Overview This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval – award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Qualifications To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physicians in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME); (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA); (3) Other residencies (non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) deemed to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and appropriate patient care experience by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as “Physician Resident Providers” (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a scope of practice that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. This is a designated drug testing position. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Requires lifting 15–44 pounds. Hearing aid is permitted. Duties and Responsibilities The duties of the Orthopedic Surgeon are involved in the care of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, muscles, associated nerves, arteries, and the overlying skin. Orthopedic surgeons take care of a wide variety of problems that may be present at birth or that may develop at any time during the lifetime of a person. The field of orthopedic surgery has broadened to include a number of subspecialties. Following a standard residency in orthopedic surgery, an orthopedist may continue with a one‑ or two‑year fellowship to achieve qualifications in hand surgery, sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, spine surgery, foot and ankle orthopedics, joint replacement, trauma surgery, and oncology. An Orthopedic Adult Reconstruction specialist focuses on evaluation, diagnosis, and surgical treatment of degenerative musculoskeletal conditions of the joints, primarily hip and knee arthritis. These specialists are primarily focused on both primary and revision reconstructive procedures for the hip, knee, and other joints, often due to arthritis, trauma, or degenerative diseases. Examine patients and assess any deformity or illness. Document and review patient histories. Apply and supervise appropriate curative, palliative, reconstructive, and corrective treatment modalities. Perform surgeries on patients seeking to augment or beautify certain body parts. Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries to the musculoskeletal system. Prescribe courses of treatment for patients with injuries, disorders, or malformations, and perform required surgery. Conduct and supervise direct patient care, including non‑surgical and other interventional treatment options. Follow up with patients and provide appropriate medical care. Explain the risks and dangers of surgical procedures to patients. Benefits VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards program. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment). Learn more. EDRP Authorized – former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions or assistance. Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and a possible 5‑day paid absence for CME. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions. Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care, many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement. Licensure: One 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. Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Work Schedule determined by supervisor. #J-18808-Ljbffr