Physician (General Surgeon)
Surgeon examines, diagnoses, and treats or prescribes course of treatment for patients having disorders, malformations, diseases, and/or injuries and is required to deliver surgical procedures in the operating room and clinical areas. The surgeon is expected to follow each patient through the full continuum of care process as appropriate. This potentially includes admissions, discharges, performing histories and physicals, requesting and writing orders for diagnostic tests and procedures, and completing informed consents. Endoscopy skills are preferred. Responsibilities include:
Performing inpatient and outpatient surgical operations Clinic duties Outpatient, inpatient, and Emergency Department surgery consultations/evaluations for new and established patients Participate in ward rounds and any other relevant activities as necessary for initial and follow-up patient care Provide on call staffing needs for the General Surgery Department Provide follow-up for patients who have undergone surgery and provide assessment and counseling for patients who develop a problem related to a surgery Responsible for educating patients and family members Will adhere to policies and procedures regarding the completion of all required orders, operation/procedure notes/reports, discharge summaries, progress notes, clinical reminders, all other required medical documentation, and performance measures Will ensure the most effective delivery of care, while meeting and exceeding compliance, Joint Commission and VA Central Office performance measure standards Will train and provide supervision for mid-levels and students in all aspects of their duties as required Maintain current medical licensure, DEA certification, Board Certification, BLS and ACLS certification Maintain CME requirements. Perform other directly related duties as required. Maintain professional and collegial decorum. Types of procedures the Surgeon will perform may include, but are not limited to:
Open and laparoscopic hernia repair Open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy Open and laparoscopic appendectomy Open and laparoscopic small bowel procedures Open and laparoscopic colon resection Removal of skin and soft tissue lesions Upper and lower endoscopies Placement of central venous access devices such as central venous catheters, chemotherapy ports, and dialysis catheters Treatment of anal disease such as fissures, fistulas, and hemorrhoids Also, ability to perform and demonstrated competency in upper and lower endoscopic procedures is highly desirable Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Endoscopy skills are preferred. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; walking (3 hours per day); standing (6 hours per day); kneeling (2 hours per day); both legs required; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13 to 16; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (aid permitted).
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Performing inpatient and outpatient surgical operations Clinic duties Outpatient, inpatient, and Emergency Department surgery consultations/evaluations for new and established patients Participate in ward rounds and any other relevant activities as necessary for initial and follow-up patient care Provide on call staffing needs for the General Surgery Department Provide follow-up for patients who have undergone surgery and provide assessment and counseling for patients who develop a problem related to a surgery Responsible for educating patients and family members Will adhere to policies and procedures regarding the completion of all required orders, operation/procedure notes/reports, discharge summaries, progress notes, clinical reminders, all other required medical documentation, and performance measures Will ensure the most effective delivery of care, while meeting and exceeding compliance, Joint Commission and VA Central Office performance measure standards Will train and provide supervision for mid-levels and students in all aspects of their duties as required Maintain current medical licensure, DEA certification, Board Certification, BLS and ACLS certification Maintain CME requirements. Perform other directly related duties as required. Maintain professional and collegial decorum. Types of procedures the Surgeon will perform may include, but are not limited to:
Open and laparoscopic hernia repair Open and laparoscopic cholecystectomy Open and laparoscopic appendectomy Open and laparoscopic small bowel procedures Open and laparoscopic colon resection Removal of skin and soft tissue lesions Upper and lower endoscopies Placement of central venous access devices such as central venous catheters, chemotherapy ports, and dialysis catheters Treatment of anal disease such as fissures, fistulas, and hemorrhoids Also, ability to perform and demonstrated competency in upper and lower endoscopic procedures is highly desirable Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Endoscopy skills are preferred. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. Physical Requirements:
Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; walking (3 hours per day); standing (6 hours per day); kneeling (2 hours per day); both legs required; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13 to 16; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (aid permitted).
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$107,569 to $400,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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