The VA Loma Linda Health Care System is seeking a Compassionate, Mission Oriented Vascular Surgeon to serve our Veterans in Loma Linda, CA
The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System is actively recruiting a Vascular Surgeon to care for our Veterans, America s Heroes . This exciting opportunity provides a wide range of open and endovascular surgeries, including but not limited to, carotid endarterectomy, aortic aneurysm repair, and arterial bypass grafting. The duties include but are not limited to :
Clinical Responsibilities :
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with vascular diseases.
- Perform a wide range of open and endovascular surgeries, including but not limited to, carotid endarterectomy, aortic aneurysm repair, arterial bypass grafting, and angioplasty.
- Conduct pre-operative and post-operative assessments and manage perioperative care.
- Interpret non-invasive vascular laboratory studies.
- Utilize diagnostic modalities such as duplex ultrasound, CT angiography, MR angiography, and conventional angiography.
Administrative Responsibilities :
Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives.Maintain accurate and updated medical records in compliance with VA policies.Participate in service level and hospital committees as requested.Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accrediting body standards.Educational Responsibilities :
Provide education and training to medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals.Participate in continuing medical education (CME) activities to maintain current knowledge in the field of vascular surgery.Engage in teaching activities such as lectures, seminars, and bedside teaching.Research :
Participate in or lead clinical research projects related to vascular surgery.Contribute to scholarly publications and presentations at professional meetings.Professional Development :
Stay current with innovations and advancements in vascular surgery.Participate in professional organizations and attend relevant conferences and workshops.Work Schedule : 40 hour compressed tour, plus call
Qualifications :
Must be a U.S. CitizenMust possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.Preferred Experience : Board-certified or board-eligible in Vascular Surgery. Candidate must have completed a 2 year ACGME accredited vascular surgery fellowship training or a 5 year ACGME accredited vascular surgery residency. Strong clinical and surgical proficiency in both open and endovascular procedures. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. A commitment to providing patient / veteran-centric, high-quality care.
We Offer the following :
Competitive salary Range : Annual salary range $350,000-$375,000.
Performance awards : Receive up to $15,000 in additional annual performance pay.
Regular increases : Receive cost of living increases annually and salary reviews and longevity increase every two years.
Liability Protection : VA physicians are covered under federal tort laws and may be defended by the United States against allegations of malpractice or negligence.Health insurance : With Federal Employees Health Benefits, choose from a variety of self or family health maintenance organizations.Dental and vision insurance : Under the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, supplemental dental and / or vision benefits are available to you and your family.Life insurance : Plan for what s next with Federal Employees Group Life Insurance, which is group term life insurance covering you and eligible family members.Pension : Your basic annuity is computed based on your length of service and high-3 average salary and become vested in the Federal Employee Retirement System, Basic / Defined Benefit pension after only 5 years of creditable civilian service.Thrift Savings Plan (Federal 401k Equivalent) 5 % agency match : TSP lets you contribute up to $22,500 a year to your account. Become vested after only 3 years of creditable civilian service.Survivor benefits : Become eligible for survivor benefits after 10 years of service.Annual Leave (Paid Time Off) : You will receive 208 hours or approximately 26 days of annual leave a year. Paid vacation, unlimited accumulated paid sick leave and 11 paid federal holidays accrue right away.Continuing education : As a VA physician, you can earn CME credits at no cost. You can receive $1,000 or more annually and five days or more of paid absences to attend CME courses (conditions apply).Credit for military service : Have you earned service credits from your time in military service? Don t worry if you move to a federal job at VA, you may carry over service time that is added to your total years of work for retirement purposes.Service without strings : Whether you serve full or part time, your employment at VA is at will and without employment contracts, noncompete clauses, or restrictive covenants.