Physician; Section Chief of Orthopedics

Summary:

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To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA 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 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
• 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
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Additional Requirement: A Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with Fellowship in Sports or Upper Extremity preferred, General experience highly desired
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Standards/
• 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

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):
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• 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 VHAEDRPProgram
  
  Support, 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…