Orthopedic Joint Surgeon Opportunity at Oklahoma City VAHospital

The Oklahoma City VA Healthcare

System (OCVAHCS) is seeking a

full-time board-certified (preferred) or board eligible Orthopedic

Surgeon physician to serve our veteran population. Our ideal

candidate will enjoy clinical practice and teaching and be board

certified in surgery. The selected Physician will diagnose and

treat patients with injuries and conditions through comprehensive

evaluations, diagnostic tests, and medical history assessments.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to

each patient's unique needs, including both surgical and

non-surgical interventions. Coordinate with multidisciplinary

teams, including neurosurgeons, physical therapists, pain

management specialists, and rehabilitation specialists, to ensure

comprehensive and coordinated care for patients. Provide patient

education and counseling regarding their condition, treatment

options, and post-operative care to promote informed

decision-making and optimal outcomes. Participate in ongoing

professional development activities, including attending

conferences, seminars, and workshops, to stay abreast of

advancements in orthopedic spine surgery and maintain licensure and

certification requirements. Additionally, the physician is expected

to participate in general orthopedic call schedule, completing

patient history and physical examinations, diagnosis, and

therapeutic ability, effectiveness in emergencies, patient

management, consultation, specialty skills and record keeping. The

Surgeon is expected to promote delivery of quality patient care

based on current standards in the hospital and is skilled at

various related procedures. The candidate should be able to work

with our surgery residents from the University of Oklahoma to

provide seamless care for the veterans we serve. This position

would encourage obtaining affiliation with an academic institution,

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center.

Work Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday

08 : 00-4 : 30pm( Call Schedule included TBD by

supervisor)

U.S. Citizens receive

preference – non-U.S. Citizens may be considered.

Current, full, and unrestricted license to

practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.

Board Certified in Surgery is preferred, but Board Eligibility may

also be considered.

The starting

pay is $325,000- $400,000 per year.

A recruitment incentive will be

offered, and there is the potential for an annual performance bonus

of up to $15,000.

Retirement : Federal

Retirement Plan through the Federal Employees Retirement System

(FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social

Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3)

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to 5%

government matching contributions

Eligible

for Education Debt Repayment Program.

(EDRP)

Malpractice : Free

liability protection with tail coverage provided

Recruitment / Relocation Incentives available.

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)

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 restrictions on moonlighting

Recruitment / Relocation Incentives available

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards

package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.