Physician (Orthopedic Surgery)

Defense Health Agency • Fort Gordon, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon, Georgia. The physician delivers complex orthopedic care by independently managing difficult inpatient, outpatient, and urgent cases using advanced clinical judgment. The role provides expert consultation to medical staff, leads specialty on-call coverage, performs advanced medical procedures and diagnostic services, determines appropriate referrals, and contributes to staff development and quality improvement. The position may involve irregular on-call hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and is designated Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential.

This is an open continuous Direct Hire announcement. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and qualified applicants may be considered as vacancies become available. Multiple vacancies may be filled.

Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or equivalent degree, an active, full, unrestricted physician license, at least one year of supervised clinical experience after medical school, and at least four years of accredited residency training in the specialty. Selected applicants must meet credentialing and clinical privilege requirements and obtain and maintain Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications. The position also requires background screening, drug testing, immunization and tuberculosis screening, and pre-employment and annual physical examinations. Salary is determined after acceptance of an initial job offer through an Activity Compensation Panel; the listed Tier 1 range is $124,308–$400,000.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree from an appropriately accredited U.S. or Canadian medical school, or qualifying equivalent foreign medical education.
• 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 an internship or first year of residency.
• Successful completion of at least four years of accredited residency training in the specialty of the position; experience cannot substitute for the required residency training.
• Ability to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Satisfactorily complete required background investigations and suitability or fitness determinations.
• Submit to pre-employment urinalysis and applicable random, reasonable-suspicion, and accident-related drug testing.
• Meet seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless an applicable medical or religious exemption is documented; complete immunization screening, required Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact, and any other applicable immunizations.
• Complete tuberculosis testing and pre-employment and annual physical examinations.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds as required.
• Be available for on-call work during irregular hours, potentially including evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
• Report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or emergency conditions.
• U.S. citizenship and proof of U.S. citizenship are required.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit at a U.S.-accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage difficult inpatient, outpatient, and urgent cases, delivering complex orthopedic care 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.
• Perform advanced medical procedures and diagnostic services, ensuring safe patient positioning and that patients understand procedures.
• Determine appropriate referrals in accordance with policy and clinical need to improve patient access.
• 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.
• Report for or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies as required to support mission operations.

What This Job Offers

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