Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon

Veterans Health Administration • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

The Orthopedic Surgeon is a specialty professional who evaluates and treats musculoskeletal conditions requiring orthopedic diagnosis and/or medical or surgical intervention for palliation or cure. The position provides consultation and care for patients in the Department of Surgery, with assigned operating-room and clinic time. Direct patient care may take place in outpatient clinics, inpatient settings, the operating room, the Emergency Department, and other locations as determined by the Chief of Surgery or facility leadership.

The role includes administrative responsibilities designated by the Chief of Surgery, duties related to preventative medicine, emergency preparedness, Joint Commission requirements, and other internal and external health-system requirements. The Orthopedic Surgeon supervises and trains surgical residents, other trainees, and physician extenders, and supervises Advanced Practice Providers, RNs, and LVNs in clinical situations. The surgeon provides fair and equitable on-call services during daytime, after-hours, weekends, and holidays according to a mutually agreed-upon, predetermined schedule. Other duties may be assigned.

This is an open continuous announcement that remains open until September 30, 2027. The initial application referral cutoff is October 26, 2026, with subsequent cutoffs every two weeks; eligible applications received afterward are accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates may be considered as vacancies arise. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to program requirements and approval. The position has no physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to board-certification eligibility, or an applicable alternative training and independent-practice pathway specified in the announcement.
• Board certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Completion of pre-placement TB testing and immunization evaluations.
• Satisfaction of the position's physical standards and completion of a pre-placement physical examination.
• Successful completion of required background/security investigation and onboarding requirements.
• Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing-designated position must undergo pre-appointment urinalysis; refusal results in denial of employment. The position is also subject to random illegal-drug testing after appointment.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Seasonal influenza vaccination is required for Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• Ability to lift 15–44 pounds; push for approximately two hours; reach above shoulder; use fingers and both hands; walk and stand for three to five hours; kneel; coordinate mental and muscular activity rapidly and simultaneously; perceive depth; and distinguish basic colors and shades. Hearing aids are permitted.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of recent surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions requiring orthopedic diagnosis or medical or surgical intervention.
• Provide consultation and care for patients in the Department of Surgery.
• Provide direct patient care in outpatient clinics, inpatient settings, the operating room, the Emergency Department, and other locations as directed by the Chief of Surgery or facility leadership.
• Perform assigned operating-room and clinic duties.
• Carry out administrative duties designated by the Chief of Surgery.
• Perform duties involving preventative medicine, emergency preparedness, Joint Commission requirements, and other internal and external health-system requirements.
• Supervise and train surgical residents, other trainees, and physician extenders.
• Provide fair and equitable on-call services during daytime, after-hours, weekends, and holidays according to a mutually agreed-upon, predetermined schedule.
• Supervise Advanced Practice Providers, RNs, and LVNs in clinical situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) student-loan reimbursement, with awards up to $200,000 and an eligibility period of one to five years, subject to eligibility and program approval.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives (sign-on bonus) are authorized.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and a possible five-day paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension, with five-year vesting, and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term-life, and long-term-care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time physicians with board certification.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree