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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Physician (Section Chief of Orthopedics)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Hartford, Vermont, us, 05047

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $350,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr

Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information—refer to Required Documents below.

Qualifications

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) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences

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

Additional Requirement: A Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship in Sports or Upper Extremity preferred by General experience highly desired

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

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

pushing (approx

2 hours)

reaching above shoulder

use of fingers and both hands

walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling

Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously

Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors

Hearing aid is permitted.

Benefits

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

VHA Physician Total Rewards

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): This position is eligible for the EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program

You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date

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 complete review of the EDRP application

Contact VHA EDRP Program Support VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov - for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process

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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 of Orthopedics in the Surgical Service is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team who functions with a high degree of complexity and independence - is self-directing - and displays good judgment and initiative in the selection of appropriate procedures and guidelines for each patient

The incumbent will provide leadership - guidance to their Orthopedics service staff in the best healthcare needs for the local veteran population near White River Junction - VT

Primarily responsible for providing Orthopedic care to veterans both clinically and surgically

Responsible for resident supervision per VA guidelines

Responsible for staffing Orthopedic clinics

Attendance at staff meetings and participation on committees as assigned

Responsible for performing surgical procedures pertaining to Orthopedics

Responsible for timely medical records - including computer order/entry

Responsible for inpatient and outpatient Orthopedic services

Supports Section Chief - Chief - Surgical Service and TVHS in obtaining Performance Measures

Responsible for completing all VA mandatory and assigned educational trainings

The Section Chief of Orthopedics is expected to demonstrate ability to work effectively with patients - families - and significant others - with professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care - and with members of other services

The Section Chief of Orthopedics is also expected to show the ability to provide effective care of patients - i.e

assesses - plans - implements - documents - evaluates patient care

manages care for patients

initiates effective actions in emergencies

evaluates patients in the ER setting

conduct operative procedures

The academic affiliation in teaching medical students

Work Schedule: Full time - Monday - Friday.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Government Administration

White River Junction, VT $300,000.00-$400,000.00 1 day ago

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