U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician (Section Chief of Orthopedics)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Hartford, Vermont, us, 05047
Physician (Section Chief of Orthopedics)
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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
Learn more
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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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
Learn more
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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