Veterans Affairs Orthopedic Specialist
2 weeks ago
This role is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a reimbursement initiative for student loan payments.
To qualify, candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria in line with VHA policy and submit their EDRP application within the designated timeframe following appointment.
Approval, award amounts (up to $200,000), and eligibility periods (ranging from one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after a thorough review of the EDRP application.
ResponsibilitiesThis is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT.
The position involves providing comprehensive outpatient orthopedic care, including both invasive and non-invasive procedures for scheduled and walk-in patients. The physician will be responsible for discussing the risks, benefits, and alternative treatments with patients, ensuring informed consent is obtained prior to any invasive procedures as per established policies and best practices.
The incumbent will report to the Chief of Orthopedics within the Surgical Services Department and will be tasked with delivering high-quality outpatient orthopedic care, including managing consults, referrals, and triage processes as clinically indicated.
Compensation and BenefitsVA offers a robust total rewards package, including:
- Competitive salary with annual performance bonuses and regular salary increases.
- Generous Paid Time Off: 50-55 days annually (including annual leave, sick leave, and paid Federal holidays).
- Retirement benefits including a traditional federal pension and a federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
- Comprehensive insurance options covering health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care, many of which can be continued into retirement.
- Licensure: Candidates must hold a full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. State or territory.
- Continuing Medical Education (CME): Possible reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year for eligible physicians.
- Malpractice coverage: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must be U.S. citizens; non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens are unavailable.
All candidates selected for VA employment in designated testing positions are subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
Proficiency in written and spoken English is required, and candidates may need to serve a probationary period. A background/security investigation will be conducted, and selected applicants must complete an online onboarding process and pass a pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is mandatory for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Additionally, participation in the COVID-19 vaccination program is required for all Veterans Health Administration HCP.
QualificationsTo qualify, candidates must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional criteria specified in the job announcement.
Applicants pending completion of training or licensure may be referred and tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are fulfilled.
Current VA physicians who met the previous qualification standards at the time of their initial appointment are considered to have met the basic requirements for this position.
Basic Requirements:- U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
- Medical Degree: Must possess a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
- Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in a U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth.
- Completed residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to board certification eligibility.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Physical Requirements
This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear speech, and manual dexterity.
Incumbents may face long periods of walking, standing, and other physical activities, including transferring patients and objects. Exposure to infectious patients and contaminated materials may occur, necessitating the use of protective clothing in certain situations.
Annual Employee Health requirements, such as TB screening, must be completed as a condition of employment.
Additional InformationDuring the application process, candidates may opt to make their resumes available to hiring managers for similar positions. This job opportunity announcement may also be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to individuals who have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages individuals with disabilities to apply.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.-
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