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Physician, Vascular Surgeon (Part-Time)

Physician, Vascular Surgeon (Part-Time)

U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsAmarillo, TX, United States
6 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Physician, Vascular Surgeon (Part-Time)

Location : U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Amarillo VA Health Care System, Amarillo, TX.

This role is part-time and involves managing patient population with surgical conditions—assessments and medication management within the agency.

Base Pay Range

$300,000.00 / yr - $375,000.00 / yr

Summary

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Qualifications

  • United States Citizenship : Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Education : Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine from a VA-approved school.
  • License : Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or D.C.
  • Residency Training : Completed residency approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program leading to board certification. (Includes ACGME or AOA accredited programs or non-US residencies with five years practice.)
  • Physician Residents : Residents in accredited residency training programs who meet basic requirements may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs); must be fully licensed physicians and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis.
  • PRPs are not independent practitioners and will not be privileged; they perform restricted duties under supervision.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English.
  • Preferred Experience : Board Certified or Board Eligible in Vascular Surgery.
  • Minimum 3 years experience as a Vascular Surgeon.
  • Current registration with DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), BLS and ACLS Certification.
  • Knowledge of CPRS / VistA.
  • Physical Requirements : Moderate lifting (15‑44 lbs), carrying (15‑44 lbs), straight pulling for 1 hr, pulling hand over hand for 1 hr, pushing for 1 hr, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, walking 4‑6 hrs, standing 4‑6 hrs, kneeling 1 hr, repeated bending 1 hr, near & far vision correctable (13‑16” / 20 / 20‑40), depth perception, color distinction.

Duties

  • Perform vascular surgery involving diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as aneurysms, carotid artery disease, chronic venous insufficiency, deep vein thrombosis, peripheral artery disease, venous thrombosis, and varicose veins.
  • Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations.
  • Provide and coordinate medical care for assigned patients in any care setting.
  • Establish diagnoses, formulate and implement care plans, and provide follow‑up care.
  • Order diagnostic studies (MRI, CT scans, etc.).
  • Carry out health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education activities.
  • Order laboratory specimens and ancillary services (pharmacy, social services, physical medicine and rehabilitation therapies, prosthetic services).
  • Order VA specialty service consults and initiate requests for non‑VA medical care per VHA policies.
  • Order patient care supplies and prescribe medications.
  • Admit and discharge patients; perform admission history, physical examinations; conduct patient rounds; document progress notes; write patient orders.
  • Obtain and document informed consent for treatments and procedures.
  • Provide call coverage.

    • Benefits

  • Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
  • Paid Time Off : 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays; plus 5 days paid CME).
  • Retirement : Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% employer match.
  • Health, vision, dental, life, long‑term care insurance (many federal programs carry into retirement).
  • Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
  • Potential $1,000 per year CME reimbursement (full‑time with board certification).
  • Free liability protection with tail coverage.
  • No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

    • Seniority Level

    Mid‑Senior level

    Employment Type

    Part‑time

    Job Function

    Health Care Provider

    Industry

    Government Administration

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