Physician - Orthopedic Surgery

Veterans Health Administration • Columbia, SC

13h • Onsite

About The Position

The Columbia VA Health Care System is seeking a Physician specializing in Orthopedic Surgery at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, South Carolina. The position provides inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care, including evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, procedures, and surgery. The announcement is open continuously until September 30, 2027. The initial referral cutoff is November 2, 2026, with subsequent weekly cutoffs and additional referrals as vacancies arise until the position is filled.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the schedule may change based on service needs. The position includes a comprehensive federal compensation and benefits package, recruitment or relocation incentives if authorized, paid time off, retirement benefits, insurance options, possible CME reimbursement, and malpractice protection with tail coverage. There is no Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited school.
• 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 eligibility for board certification, or qualifying alternative training and independent-practice experience described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Meet applicable background and security investigation requirements; selected applicants must complete online onboarding and provide acceptable identification.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Applicants tentatively selected for a testing-designated position must submit to urinalysis screening for illegal drug use; refusal results in denial of employment.
• Complete all application requirements listed in the announcement's Required Documents section.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with total hip and knee arthroplasty.
• Experience with operative and nonoperative fracture care.
• Experience with call and call-back duties.
• Clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Round on inpatients to evaluate postoperative orthopedic patients and patients admitted with musculoskeletal conditions.
• Obtain and interpret appropriate studies, including laboratory tests, radiologic imaging such as X-rays, MRI, and CT, and other orthopedic diagnostics.
• Provide call coverage to evaluate orthopedic consults from the Emergency Department and other inpatient services.
• Obtain and document histories and physicals for new consults in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Record inpatient updates and progress notes in the EMR.
• Admit, discharge, or transfer patients as clinically indicated.
• Evaluate outpatient orthopedic consults for acute, chronic, or traumatic musculoskeletal conditions.
• Conduct outpatient clinic visits, including follow-up evaluations and treatment planning.
• Perform outpatient procedures, including joint injections, fracture reductions, casting or splinting, and minor soft-tissue procedures.
• Perform orthopedic surgical procedures in the Operating Room, including trauma surgery, joint reconstruction, arthroscopy, and other subspecialty procedures.

Benefits

• Recruitment or relocation incentives (sign-on bonus), if 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 possible five-day paid absence for CME.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k), with VA contributions of up to 5%.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs may be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time physicians with board certification.
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage.
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

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