Physician (Orthopedic Surgery)

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA•Augusta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This employed civilian Physician (Orthopedic Surgery) position is located at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Eisenhower, Georgia. The physician provides complex orthopedic care to inpatient, outpatient, and urgent-care patients, exercises advanced clinical judgment, advises medical staff, and leads specialty on-call coverage. The position also includes diagnostic and procedural work, referral decisions, staff training, participation in care conferences, medical-record peer review, and maintaining professional licensure and continuing education. The position offers job security, a competitive salary of up to $400,000 per year, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, student loan repayment, up to 26 days of paid vacation, 11 paid Federal holidays, sick leave, CME opportunities, and health and retirement benefits. Fort Eisenhower is adjacent to Augusta, Georgia, and the posting notes the area's moderate climate and proximity to metropolitan areas, Atlantic beaches, and the Appalachian Mountains.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree from an appropriately accredited U.S. or Canadian school; foreign medical education must meet the stated equivalency requirements.
Current, active, full, and unrestricted physician license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
At least one year of supervised direct clinical service after the medical degree, such as a one-year internship or first year of a residency program in an appropriately accredited hospital or institution.
Successful completion of at least four years of required accredited residency training in the specialty identified in the posting; experience cannot substitute for required residency training.
U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

Independently manage difficult inpatient, outpatient, and urgent orthopedic cases using advanced clinical judgment.
Provide expert consultation to medical staff during routine and emergency situations to support safe and effective patient management.
Lead on-call specialty coverage in accordance with department requirements.
Conduct diagnostic services and advanced medical procedures, ensuring safe patient positioning and understanding of procedures.
Determine appropriate patient referrals in accordance with policy and clinical need.
Train healthcare staff and contribute to care conferences and team discussions.
Conduct peer review of medical records in support of established quality-improvement programs.
Maintain professional licensure, comply with regulations, and complete continuing education obligations.