PHYSICIAN (ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON) - HAND & UPPER EXTREMITY
Company: Florida Naturopathic Physicians Association
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
We Are The Florida Naturopathic Physicians Association PHYSICIAN
(ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON) - HAND & UPPER EXTREMITY Details Posted:
04-Mar-23Location: West Palm Beach, FloridaSalary: OpenCategories:
Physicians/Surgeons Internal Number: 703513200 The Orthopedic
Surgeon works full time in the West Palm Beach VA Surgical Services
providing general orthopedic care to Veterans. Fellowship training
and experience in Hand and Upper Extremity surgery, including
shoulder replacement surgery, is preferred. Clinical competence in
Orthopedic Surgery requires factual knowledge and technical skills
in the preoperative evaluation, operative management, and
postoperative care of patients. 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. Preferred Experience: Specialization
in hand and upper extremity surgery, including shoulder
replacements. 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: The physician should be physically and mentally
capable to perform the duties of the position including
examinations, formulate the diagnosis and treatment plan and
educate residents. Physical activities include sitting, standing
(up to 4 hours) walking (up to 2 hours), heavy lifting (45 pounds
or over), reaching above the shoulder, and repeated bending. Should
be emotionally and mentally stable; and capable to perform the
duties of the position ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards
package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction
Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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. 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. Learn
more. EDRP Authorized: Contact V8_EDRP_WPB@va.gov for
questions/assistance. 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 The Orthopedic
Surgeon works full time in the West Palm Beach VA Surgical Services
providing general orthopedic care to Veterans. Clinical competence
in Orthopedic Surgery requires factual knowledge and technical
skills in the preoperative evaluation, operative management, and
postoperative care of patients. Also responsible for admitting,
diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic conditions, history and
physical, preparing treatment plans, arthrocentesis and injections
of major and minor joints, closed treatment of uncomplicated
fractures and dislocations, treatment of minor traumatic wounds.
The orthopedic surgeon should also be able to perform amputation,
arthrotomy, arthrodesis, arthroplasty (including hemiarthroplasty
of the hip, arthrotomy, arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder,
osteotomy, bone grafts extremities, closed and open treatment of
complicated fractures and dislocations). A specialization in Hand
and Upper Extremity surgery, including shoulder replacement
surgery, is preferred. Duties include but are not limited to:
Surgical duties that include: admissions, consultations,
preoperative work ups, as well as postoperative care to correct or
treat various general conditions, illnesses and injuries. The
complete care of critically ill patients with underlying surgical
conditions. Operates or directs the operation of fluoroscopic
equipment for a medical procedure. Makes preliminary diagnosis;
directs, prescribes or provides treatment, arranges for specialized
care or patient referral as required. Actively participates in
Emergency and On-Call schedule. Provides comprehensive general care
including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis,
treatment and follow-up services to patients. Management of
patients during their inpatient course, using consultants when
appropriate and performing inpatient consultations on patients from
other services. Sharing on-call responsibilities with other
orthopedic surgeons on the service. Conducts outpatient clinics;
reviews patients' medications, diet, course of therapy, adherence
to management plan and patient observations; modifies management
plan as indicated; and instructs and counsels patients as required.
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 general
disorders. Refers patients as appropriate; works closely with
allied health professionals; and participates in the Surgical
Department Quality Assurance and Peer Review programs. Work
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m."] Create a Job Alert
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