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Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon San Diego, CA
Join a leading facility in San Diego, CA, as an Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeon providing exceptional care to active-duty military personnel, dependents, and retirees. Enjoy a competitive pay package, flexible schedule, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.
Quick FactsLocation: San Diego, CA
Tentative Start Date: 07/01/2026
Duration: 1 year minimum commitment with options to extend until 2031
Shift: Days, Monday Friday, 8-hour shiftsOn-Call hours are from Sunday through Saturday. Call responsibilities include a minimum of two (2) overnight call shifts per month, and one (1) weekend call shift every three (3) months. Overnight call coverage is defined as on-call availability from 1600 to 0700 the following morning.
Hours/Week: 40
Certifications: Board certification in Orthopedic Surgery; Fellowship in Foot and Ankle.
Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of California.
Experience: Minimum 1 year post-residency; specialized training in foot and ankle surgery
Pay & Benefits1099 Contractor Pay Rate: $300/hour
Benefits: Competitive pay packages, weekly direct deposit, referral bonus program, paid sick leave, licensure, certification, travel reimbursements as applicable, and more
What You ll DoConduct comprehensive evaluations, including medical histories, physical exams, and diagnostic imaging interpretation
Develop and oversee non-surgical treatment plans for foot and ankle conditions
Manage pre- and post-operative patient care, including wound management and rehabilitation
Perform a full spectrum of foot and ankle surgeries, including fracture fixation, arthroscopic procedures, joint replacements, and deformity corrections
Handle complex trauma, limb salvage, and high-acuity cases
Participate in multidisciplinary team collaborations and resident education
Provide urgent/emergent orthopedic care during on-call rotations
Maintain accurate medical records and documentation
Contribute to operational readiness and clinical research initiatives
What You Need
Required:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited U.S. or Canadian medical school. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
License: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Completion of accredited residency in Orthopedic Surgery
Fellowship training in Foot and Ankle Surgery
Board Certification: Applicants must have successfully completed the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Board certification. Additionally, they must maintain their board certification status during their time at NMCSD.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply
Worksite address
san diego, CA, 92101, US
Who can apply
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