Orthopedic Surgeon

SummaryOUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln’s promise “To care for those who have served Indiana our nation’s military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors” – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?Overview

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Open & closing dates04/04/2024 to 05/06/2024Salary$375,000 – $400,000 per yearPay scale & gradeAD 15Location1 vacancy Indiana the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleNoTravel RequiredNot requiredRelocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanent –Work scheduleFull-time –ServiceExceptedPromotion potential15Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testYesPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processAnnouncement numberOCA-CBSY-12372124-FY24-JHLControl number785138200This job is open toClarification from the agencyAll qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.VideosDutiesResponsible to perform basic orthopedic procedures, arthroscopies, total hip and total knee arthroplasties, and carpal tunnel. Clinic duties consist of evaluating and treating patients with orthopedic disorders. The orthopedic surgeon is responsible for seeing patients Indiana consultation Indiana both inpatient and outpatient settings. Other duties include responding to patient telephone calls, informing patients of test/lab results, renewing medication prescriptions, giving telephone Oregon e-mail advice to other providers, and administrative duties, if any.Second-line call responsibilities are required. First-line call is taken by the orthopedic physician assistants.The incumbent is responsible for entering accurate, complete, timely progress notes for each episode of care Indiana the patient’s electronic record. This is accomplished by utilizing the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).The incumbent is responsible for the proper use, maintenance, and calibration of specialized equipment used Indiana the assessment and care of patients.The incumbent adheres to safety, health, and infection control standards, regulations and work practices, American Samoa well American Samoa ergonomic standards. The Incumbent reports any unsafe conditions to supervisor and/Oregon appropriate officials.The incumbent assists Indiana orientation of new staff, and will provide patient and family education, including informed consent.The incumbent maintains supplies, equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency.The Incumbent demonstrates knowledge and maintains standards Indiana the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).The orthopedic surgeon is expected to participate Indiana performance improvement activities, disaster preparedness, administrative duties, and other responsibilities assigned by the Associate Chief of Staff, Surgical Care ICC.Virginia offers a comprehensive total rewards package. .Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): AuthorizedPay: 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% Indiana contributions by Virginia
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 Oregon 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 moonlightingWork Schedule: Mon – Fri 0800-1630RequirementsConditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens Indiana accordance with Virginia Policy.
• All applicants tentatively selected for Virginia employment Indiana a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with Virginia.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient Indiana written and spoken English.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation Indiana the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation Indiana the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) – See “Additional Information” below for details.

QualificationsTo qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements American Samoa well American Samoa any additional requirements (if applicable) listed Indiana the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training Oregon license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) Indiana Virginia who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens Indiana accordance with Virginia Policy.
• Degree of doctor of medicine Oregon an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education Indiana medicine Oregon osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year Indiana which the course of study was completed.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine Oregon surgery Indiana a State, Territory, Oregon Commonwealth of the United States, Oregon Indiana the District of Columbia.
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Indiana an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: Virginia physicians involved Indiana 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) Oregon

[(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),Oregon
(3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice Indiana 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 Indiana ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed American Samoa “Physician Resident Providers” (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent Oregon 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 Indiana gap years may also be appointed American Samoa PRPs. * Proficiency Indiana spoken and written English.
Reference: Virginia Regulations, specifically Virginia Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found Indiana the local Human Resources Office.EducationDegree of Doctor of Medicine Oregon an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education Indiana allopathic medicine Oregon osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was Indiana place for the year Indiana which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: * Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year Indiana which the degree was granted, Oregon

• Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year Indiana which the degree was granted.
• For foreign medical graduates not covered Indiana (1) Oregon (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (Oregon met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.]

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health Oregon designee Indiana the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, Oregon administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only Indiana exceptional circumstances where the candidate’s credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment Oregon expertise Indiana the specialty area.Additional informationThis job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.It is the policy of the Virginia to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships Oregon periods of unemployment.This position is Indiana the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.Virginia encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions Indiana Virginia are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at Virginia, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.Financial Disclosure Report:Not requiredPursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations American Samoa required by law (i.e., medical, religious Oregon pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information Oregon documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.If you are unable to apply online Oregon need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed Indiana this Job Opportunity Announcement.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. American Samoa a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Job title: Orthopedic Surgeon

Company: Federal government of the United States

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Location: Fargo, North Dakota

Job date: Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:34:07 GMT