Staff Physician/Orthopedic Section Chief

Orthopedic Surgeon Section Chief

VA St. Louis Health Care System seeks an accomplished orthopedic surgeon to lead as Section Chief of Orthopedic Surgery. This role combines clinical expertise with administrative leadership and education in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized and may be offered to highly qualified individuals. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, 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 The Section Chief serves as a key member of Surgical Service and facility leadership, participating in strategic planning, policy development, and program growth to meet the orthopedic needs of the Veteran population. A key component of this role is the academic partnership with Washington University in St. Louis. The Section Chief must have advanced fellowship training in Reconstruction, Shoulder & Elbow, Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Trauma, or Adult Hip & Knee and be eligible for and maintain a faculty appointment at Washington University. The Chief of Orthopedic Surgery serves as the senior physician leader responsible for the oversight, coordination, and advancement of orthopedic surgical services within the Surgical Service at the VA St. Louis Health Care System. The Section Chief provides strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, Veteran-centered orthopedic care while fostering a culture of professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement.

• Provide strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for the Orthopedic Surgery Section, ensuring high-quality, Veteran-centered care.

• Provide comprehensive outpatient, inpatient, and operative orthopedic surgical care, including consultations, pre- and post-operative management, and performance of a full range of procedures within subspecialty expertise.

• Maintain an active surgical practice and participate in the general orthopedic call schedule in support of continuous, safe patient care.

• Oversee section operations, including staffing, scheduling, access to care, documentation standards, quality metrics, and compliance with VA and accreditation requirements.

• Supervise and mentor orthopedic surgeons, advanced practice providers, residents, and students, fostering a positive, team-based learning environment.

• Collaborate with Washington University and other partners to support education, quality improvement, research, and program development that enhance Veteran musculoskeletal care.

Work Schedule: Full-Time tour of duty to be negotiated upon selection.