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 ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

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
• Preferred Experience: Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires a pre-employment physical
• 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
• Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4
• Far visions correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
• Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
• Hearing aid is permitted.

Duties

• The Evansville - IN VA Health Care Center is seeking a part-time Orthopedic Surgeon to join Surgery Service! If you would like to explore this opportunity further - please email Physician/Provider Recruiter (PPR) Joanne.Miller2@va.gov for additional information
• The Orthopedic Surgeon will diagnose and treat all the common musculoskeletal conditions - to include surgical and non-surgical management of diseases and injuries to the musculoskeletal system
• The incumbent provides care of the Veterans' medical needs by performing examination - surgical consultation - and developing treatment and follow-up plans
• The Orthopedic surgeon will prescribe medications - order diagnostic studies such as lab tests - imaging - electrocardiograms (EKGs) and enters specialty consults as needed
• The incumbent physician will provide ongoing patient and family education throughout the course of treatment
• Each member of the Surgery Department functions as a cooperative and collegial team member with the entire medical center staff
• The incumbent must adhere to all service/facility workflow processes - procedures - protocols and policies regarding the completion of all required operation/procedure notes/reports - orders - progress notes - clinical reminders - all other required medical documentation - and performance measures in a timely fashion
• Incumbent will ensure the most effective delivery of care - while meeting and exceeding compliance - Joint Commission and VA Central Office performance measure standards
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact visn15edrp@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Clinical duties will include - but are not limited to: Treat diseases - disorders - and conditions of the musculoskeletal system both medically and surgically
• Provides quality patient care to outpatients as assigned
• Assesses Veterans by utilizing advanced clinical judgment and physical assessment skills
• Identifies acute - non-acute or chronic health problems
• Uses principles of risk management to identify system issues which impact on patient care
• Orders and evaluates appropriate diagnostic tests
• Informs patients in order to accomplish shared decision-making in medical treatment/regimes
• Provides appropriate disposition of identified health care problems
• Participates in Surgery Service multi-disciplinary activities
• Keeps informed of development in the management and treatment of diseases and illness through continuing medical education - both formal and informal
• Successfully integrates identified medical needs with other patient care programs at the medical center and in the community
• Consistently demonstrates medical expertise in diagnosis in and treating multi-symptomatic patients
• Adheres to local medical center policies or VHA Directives related to clinical alerts and service level agreements with other specialized services within the medical center
• The Orthopedic surgeon will directly supervise staff in clinical situations: Mid-level providers - RNs - LPNs and on occasion other trainees
• No supervisory responsibilities such as disciplinary actions - written performance evaluations or time and leave approval are expected for this position
• Administrative duties will include - but are not limited to: Participates and attends medical center committees assigned by the Chief of Surgery Service or Chief of Staff
• Assists in the development and implementation of care programs in Surgery Service
• Participates in various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services such as Process Action Teams or other Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Assignments
• Participates in Surgery Service Peer Reviews when requested
• Work Schedule: Part-time - 24 hours per week
• Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases
• Salary will be prorated based on hours worked
• 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 Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting