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Physician - Orthopedic Surgery
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 58 days ago
Hybrid Salt Lake City, UT $300K – $400K Apply by May 22, 2026 Medical Officer ESTJINTJINTPISTJ Healthcare
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The Salt Lake City VA is currently looking for a Orthopedic Surgeon to work 20 hours per week. NOTE: The salary range advertised will be pro-rated based on the actual hours worked.
What You'll Do
- →Orthopedic surgeons within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical/non-surgical management of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves.
- →They provide care to a diverse Veteran population of all ages for conditions ranging from service-connected injuries and degenerative diseases to congenital deformities, utilizing both operative and conservative treatment approaches.
- →Core Scope of Practice Under the VA's policies and in accordance with established medical staff by-laws, the orthopedic surgeon may: Joint Replacement and Reconstruction: Perform total joint arthroplasty of the hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow for qualifying Veterans, addressing both degenerative and traumatic pathology.
- →Trauma Surgery: Conduct operative and non-operative management of complex fractures and associated soft-tissue injuries in accordance with VA and ACS/AAOS guidelines.
- →Subspecialty Areas: Provide care in subspecialty areas including (but not limited to) pediatric orthopedics (when applicable), spine surgery, orthopedic oncology (bone and soft tissue tumors), hand/upper extremity surgery, and sports medicine as credentialed by the facility.
- →Non-operative Treatment: Manage musculoskeletal disorders with conservative measures such as bracing, casting, injections, and referrals for VA or community-based physical therapy/rehabilitative services.
- →Diagnostic Assessment: Order and interpret diagnostic imaging studies (e.g., X-rays, MRI, CT) and laboratory evaluations relevant to musculoskeletal conditions.
- →Participation in Multidisciplinary Care: Collaborate with primary care, rehabilitation, pain management, prosthetics, and mental health teams to deliver comprehensive Veteran-centered care.
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Personality Fit
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