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Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity

Department of Veteran Affairs
Wilmington, DE, US
Full-time

Job Description

Duties include but are not limited to :

The Orthopedic Surgeon will diagnose and treat all the common musculoskeletal conditions, to include surgical and non-surgical management of diseases and injuries to the musculoskeletal system.

The applicant provides care of the veterans' medical needs by performing examination, surgical consultation, and developing treatment and follow-up plans.

The physician will provide ongoing patient and family education throughout the course of treatment.

The Orthopedic surgeon will directly supervise staff as required, including mid-level providers, RNs, LVNs on occasion, and other trainees.

S / he will participate in quality improvement activities, including but not limited to performance measure meetings, staff meetings, Morbidity and Mortality conference and peer review.

The applicant will be expected to participate in the call schedule after hours and will need to respond promptly in emergency situations.

The applicant must adhere to policies and procedures regarding the completion of all required operation / procedure notes / reports, discharge summaries, orders, progress notes, clinical reminders, all other required medical documentation, and performance measures in a timely fashion.

The applicant will ensure the most effective delivery of care, while meeting and exceeding compliance Joint Commission and VA Central Office performance measure standards.

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am to 4 : 30pm; Call Schedule as required for Veteran care

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

Preferred Experience :

  • Board Certified / Board Eligible
  • Fellowship Trained in joint replacement surgery, including shoulder, hip and / or knee.
  • High current surgical volume procedures
  • Expertise in total joint procedures and revisions
  • 19 hours ago
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