About this opportunity
Ortho Conditioning lists this Spine Surgeon — West Palm Beach, FL opportunity in west palm beach, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Summary
West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System’s Surgery Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician (Orthopedic Surgery). Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards – as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.
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 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 allopathic 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education – the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) – in the list published for the year the residency – or fellowship if applicable – was completed
OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship – first year of residency – or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) – 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
Exceptions: 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 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
In rare and unusual circumstances – the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer – who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience – accomplishments – performance – and qualifications warrant such action
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit
Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. – carrying objects up to 15 lbs. – frequent reaching above shoulder – use of fingers – hands and legs – use of cranes and motor vehicles – walking & standing up to 8 hours – bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
The incumbent must be physically – emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.
Duties
This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis
Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program
You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
Program Approval – award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): EDRP Authorized: Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at if you have any questions or concerns
Learn more
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
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 Duties include but are not limited to: Performs neurosurgical and orthopedic spine procedures on patients – overseeing their admission – consultation – and work‑up – as well as providing preoperative and postoperative care to address a wide range of conditions – illnesses– and injuries
Provides preliminary diagnoses and directs– prescribes– or administers treatments– arranging specialized care or patient referrals as needed
Actively engages in the Emergency and On-Call schedule for Orthopedics
Offers comprehensive operative and non‑operative management for spine patients – encompassing prevention– health maintenance– early diagnosis– treatment– and follow‑up services
Manages patients throughout their inpatient care – collaborating with consultants as necessary and conducting inpatient consultations for patients from other services
assesses patients’ medications– diet– therapy progress– adherence to management plans– and patient observations
adjusts management plans as necessary
and provides necessary instructions and counseling to patients
Serves as a consultant to primary care physicians and accepts referrals and outpatient consultations from other providers
Functions in a teaching capacity by educating others (patients– staff– trainees– and/or seminar participants– etc.) in the assessment– treatment– management and evaluation of spinal disorders
Refers patients when necessary– collaborates closely with allied health professionals– and takes part in the Surgical Department Quality Assurance and Peer Review programs Work Schedule: Monday– Friday– 8:00 am– 4:30 pm(Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).
Source: AAHKS Job Board · Imported July 20, 2026. Compensation and details are shown as provided by the source; verify on the original posting before applying.
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Worksite address
west palm beach, FL, 33412, US
Who can apply
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