Orthopedic Surgeon Job at VISN23 VA Midwest Health Care in Sioux Falls, SD

Please send me your resume direct Nicole.Howell1 at va. gov or apply directly on USA staffing.

  This position is for a .4 FTE

Duties:

The incumbent should be able to diagnose and treat all of the common orthopedic surgical conditions, including surgical and non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries to the musculoskeletal system. The incumbent will be expected to participate in call schedule after hours, and will need to possess the ability to respond promptly in emergent situations. The incumbent is responsible for seeing patients in consultation in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The incumbent provides care of the Veterans' medical needs by performing examination, surgical consultation, and developing treatment and follow-up plans. The incumbent physician will provide ongoing patient and family education throughout the course of treatment. The incumbent must 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 in a timely fashion; will ensure the most effective delivery of care, while meeting and exceeding compliance, Joint Commission and VA Central Office performance measure standards; will mentor, train and provide supervision for residents and mid-levels in all aspects of their duties as required; and performs other directly related duties as required.


Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:00pm