U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician Supervisory Orthopedic Surgeon
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, East Orange, New Jersey, us, 07017
Physician Supervisory Orthopedic Surgeon
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Summary 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) & 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 Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree (MD or DO) from an approved school in the year of completion.
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or District of Columbia.
Residency training in an ACGME- or AOA-accredited core specialty program leading to board certification.
Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery (or eligibility for certification).
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Physical requirements as per VA Directive 5019.
Duties
Provide high-quality orthopedic care to veterans in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Lead and manage all aspects of a general orthopedic program, including clinical operations, staff supervision, and academic activities.
Perform a broad range of orthopedic procedures, including major joint reconstruction and musculoskeletal surgeries.
Provide pre‑operative and post‑operative care, consultations, and follow‑up evaluations.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with VA policy.
Serve as a leader and active participant on medical‑center committees.
Supervise and mentor residents, medical students, and interdisciplinary staff.
Participate in shared rotations of night and weekend on‑call coverage.
Ensure compliance with all VA policies, ethical standards, and clinical guidelines.
Promote a culture of excellence, collaboration, and veteran‑centered care.
Serve as a role model and educator for trainees and colleagues.
Benefits VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, 50–55 days paid time off, traditional federal pension, federal 401(k) with up to 5% match, and federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care insurance.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Physician Supervisory Orthopedic Surgeon
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs .
Summary 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) & 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 Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree (MD or DO) from an approved school in the year of completion.
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or District of Columbia.
Residency training in an ACGME- or AOA-accredited core specialty program leading to board certification.
Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery (or eligibility for certification).
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Physical requirements as per VA Directive 5019.
Duties
Provide high-quality orthopedic care to veterans in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Lead and manage all aspects of a general orthopedic program, including clinical operations, staff supervision, and academic activities.
Perform a broad range of orthopedic procedures, including major joint reconstruction and musculoskeletal surgeries.
Provide pre‑operative and post‑operative care, consultations, and follow‑up evaluations.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with VA policy.
Serve as a leader and active participant on medical‑center committees.
Supervise and mentor residents, medical students, and interdisciplinary staff.
Participate in shared rotations of night and weekend on‑call coverage.
Ensure compliance with all VA policies, ethical standards, and clinical guidelines.
Promote a culture of excellence, collaboration, and veteran‑centered care.
Serve as a role model and educator for trainees and colleagues.
Benefits VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, 50–55 days paid time off, traditional federal pension, federal 401(k) with up to 5% match, and federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care insurance.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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