About this opportunity
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Physician (Orthopedic Spine Surgeon) opportunity in cincinnati, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
The surgeon will provide direct surgical care to inpatients and outpatients; assist in the clinical education of surgical residents and students and pursue research opportunities (if available or desired) and participate in administrative assignments, such as committee membership. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
Qualifications
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 physicians 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
Doctor of medicine (MD) or equivalent degree from an approved school
The degree must have been obtained from a school 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
Residencies approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or other residencies deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee
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 and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; they must have a defined scope of practice under supervision
Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Preferred Experience: Full range of adult orthopedic care with emphasis on management of degenerative spine disease
Previous completion of a Fellowship in Orthopedic Spine Surgery is desired
Board eligibility or certification in Orthopedics
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, visit
Physical Requirements: Per VA Directive and Handbook 5019, a physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the position
A physical examination prior to placement is required
Long periods of standing or walking in the operating room setting and outpatient clinic will be encountered
Mental and sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, clear speech, legible writing, reading, and logical thinking
The environment’s pace can vary from steady to sometimes fast, requiring handling of multiple priorities and frequent, sometimes intense interactions with customers; ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes-noisy environment
Note: The above requirements may be specified further in the job announcement
Responsibilities
Provide resident supervision and clinical instruction in the operating room, outpatient clinic, and inpatient settings
Attend, participate, and supervise residents/students in outpatient clinics and actively evaluate the patient, determine treatment/care, and document in the patient electronic record
Follow VA guidelines established for resident supervision, including documentation requirements in the electronic health record
Conduct postoperative follow-up
Accompany the patient to the PACU ensuring that the patient’s condition is optimal
If admitted, visit in-house patients within 24–48 hours following anesthesia to assess post-surgical recovery
Supervise residents/students in clinical instruction and the performance of bedside procedures appropriate to their level
Participate in call coverage to advise and supervise residents
On-call response time of 15 minutes by phone and 60 minutes in person is expected of Staff Surgeons at VAMC Cincinnati; this includes night, weekend, and holiday hours
Maintain professional competency, courtesy, and flexibility to provide necessary services of this specialty
Provide regional-level specialty support to VA facilities located in south-central Ohio through telemedicine and referral-based consultations and treatment
Meet annual and mandatory training requirements specific to the Veterans Health Administration
To support Graduate Medical Education, applicants must be competitive for faculty appointment in the Division of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Cincinnati to be considered for selection
The surgeon must be able to function as an independent clinical provider
Initiative, diplomacy, and confidentiality are essential when dealing with patients, staff, and trainees
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Benefits and Additional Information
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package and VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) may be offered
Salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases; paid time off includes annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and CME leave
Retirement: Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting and federal 401K with employer contributions
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
L/C: One full and unrestricted license from any US state or territory
CME: Possible reimbursement for full-time with board certification
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage
Contract: No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Location: Cincinnati region offers parks, arts, dining, and family-friendly attributes
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Worksite address
cincinnati, OH, 45208, US
Who can apply
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