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Summary Orthopedic surgeons diagnose musculoskeletal problems, perform or prescribe treatments, and assist with rehabilitation. Orthopedics physicians may assist with managing rehabilitation to regain movement, strength, range of motion, and flexibility following an injury or surgery. Responsibilities This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 22nd, 2025. The next cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 27th, 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates every 5 days. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., with an occasional Saturday clinic or a week day extended hour clinic; however, subject to change, depending on the needs of the service/medical center. 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA 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 restriction on moonlighting Clinical Duties: Orthopedic surgeons diagnose musculoskeletal problems, perform or prescribe treatments, and assist with rehabilitation. Develops long-term strategies to treat illnesses, disorders, and issues relating to bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Prescribes course of treatment for patients with injuries, disorders, or malformations and performs required surgery. Participate in on-call schedule when assigned in a responsive and timely manner. Conducts and supervises direct patient care, including some non-surgical treatment options. Consult and work with radiologists, anesthesiologists, physical therapists and other medical experts. Administrative Duties: Document all medical information in an electronic medical record. Instructing and educating Residents Other duties as assigned Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See