This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (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 appointment. 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. Learn more. 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. (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. PHYSICIAN STAFF REQUIREMENTS. Staff Physician. None beyond the basic requirements. The individual must qualify to perform duties as a physician, have completed an accredited residency and/or possess experience which has qualified the individual to perform general duties and some specialized functions and procedures without supervision. Staff physicians may also include attendings who train physician residents assigned in facilities with residency training programs, and consultants who are capable of giving authoritative views and opinions on subjects in their field of medicine. Preferred Experience: Board Certified at least 2 years of experience Completed an ACGME accredited Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Be able to perform complex joint revisions surgeries including complex acetabular revision, complicated total joint infection revisions, and megaprosthesis surgery. extensive research experience with proliferative publications, with interest in ongoing research to be presented at the national level, must be able to conduct FDA trials participate in general call-including basic trauma maintain a Joint Commission Total Joints Center of Excellence Certification and participate in executive level committees. perform high volume of total joint arthroplasty with same day discharge while maintaining low complication rates. willing to accept complex referrals from surrounding VAs within the VISN participate in resident education in OR and didactics. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Use and function of all normal motor and sensory anatomy for provision of patient care, reading, writing, listening, observing/seeing, heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, squatting, walking, standing, use of fine motor muscles; visual and auditory acuity; emotional intelligence to respond to stressful and/or emergent situations and crises appropriately and calmly; self-care skills to maintain physical, psychological, and emotional health. Examples include: heavy lifting of 45 pounds and over, heavy carrying of 45 pounds and over, straight pulling, pushing, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1-4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. EDRP Authorized: Contact Rudy Pearson, rudy.pearson@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases\nPaid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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)\nRetirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA\nInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)\nLicensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory\nCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)\nMalpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided\nContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting he Physician is assigned to Surgical Service, Orthopedic Section, of the DC VA Medical Center, and is under the supervision of the Chief of Orthopedics. The Physician provides comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of Orthopedics. Major duties/functions include but are not limited to: Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with medical diseases, accomplished through ambulatory and bed-based resources assigned to Orthopedics Surgery. Participate in patient care through hospital rounds, morning reports, conferences, consultations, participation in ambulatory care and other similar activities. Coordinate and provide Orthopedic surgery consultation throughout the medical center. Participate in the selection and development of all resident physicians and insures that education experiences of Orthopedic Surgery are of the quality and quantity expected by relevant accrediting bodies. Specific administrative responsibilities to include: peer reviews, proctoring of staff, clinical performance and access measures, OPPE and FPPE, clinical pertinence reviews, performance evaluations and proficiencies, and conducting staff meetings. May represent the Orthopedic Section on important medical center committees with influence on patient care, teaching and research and closely monitors all other committees on which Orthopedic Surgery has representation. Serve as an important counselor for on-going research activities, especially those involving Orthopedic Surgery. In this role, the Physician reviews research proposals and manuscripts and when appropriate, provides counsel to investigators in the course of their work. Physicians whose responsibilities include leadership and administration will be responsible for: enforcing DC VA Medical Center policies, rules and regulations and of the Medical Staff Bylaws; providing leadership in the application of clinical practice to organizational processes and/or systems improving outcomes at the service level; achieving excellent customer satisfaction; assuring compliance with clinical practice guidelines and working collaboratively with others; creating a system to promote state-of-the-art acute chronic and preventive care; performance improvement process; keeping abreast of changes as appropriate; and serving on Orthopedic related or other DC VA Medical Center committees as assigned. Assist with ensuring that the complex mission of the Orthopedic Surgery Section is met in all phases of patient care, education, research and administrative functions. Summary: Performs Clinic Examinations, Management of New Patient Consultations, Diagnosis and Treatment, Performs Orthopedic Surgery, Assist with Residency Training Program, and Administrative Functions. Other Duties as assigned by the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery Section Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday; 7:30AM - 4:00PM, however, will be subject to on call responsibilities."]