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The VA Medical Center in Fort Harrison Montana is currently recruiting for an Orthopedic Surgeon. To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: This position requires a full range of physical activity, including lifting and carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching at and above the shoulders, use of both hands and fingers, walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, repeated bending, and ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Adequate hearing (aid permitted), mental and emotional stability required. ["NOTE: This announcement will remain open until 30 June, or, until all vacancies are filled. Qualified applications received will be reviewed on a weekly basis, until all vacancies are filled. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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 This is a full-time position located within the Orthopedic Department, Surgical & Perioperative Care, (S&PC) at Montana VA Health Care System. (MTVAHCS) The Orthopedic Surgeon provides continuous vigilance; early intervention and ongoing care with the goal to decrease morbidity and mortality of Veterans, and proactively communicates with the other members ofthe healthcare team to assure optimal results. S/he will perform inpatient/outpatient procedures, inpatient/outpatient consultations, and inpatient/outpatient follow-up care. Inpatient services are only provided at MTVAHCS's main campus at Fort Harrison. Specific Orthopedic Surgeon Responsibilities:- Diagnose and manage diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, both in a clinical and surgical setting- Demonstrate clinical competence in performing initial history, assessment, and planning to include patient education, nonsurgical, and surgical management- Provide evaluation and treatment of orthopedic conditions including emergency management in both outpatient and inpatient settings- Perform surgical procedures related to orthopedic injuries and diseases- S/he will make informed decisions of therapeutic intervention based on patient information and preferences, up-to-date scientific evidence, and clinical judgment- Support health and wellness promotion and disease prevention activities; complete clinical charting and documentation appropriately and in a timely manner, and maintain accurate progress notes in the official record of the Veteran for medical, legal, quality, and financial purposes- Communicate with patients and family members, educating them to understand their medical conditions- Assist administration when requested. These requests may include, but are not limited to, assisting with data assimilation for VA reports, giving advice on programs that are directly or indirectly related to the Orthopedic Department, perform medical legal case reviews, or perform other tasks as determined by the Chief of Staff Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8AM to 430PM"]

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