Summary

This position is in Surgery Service - Boise VA Medical Center - Boise - ID. This position is open to a Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Physician. The Orthopedic Physician will have excellent clinical skills and experience in the full range of Surgical Orthopedic care.

Qualifications

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
• Additional Requirements: Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon trained in total joint replacement Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting - 45 pounds and over
• Moderate lifting - 15-44 pounds
• Light lifting - under 15 pounds
• Reaching above shoulder' Use of fingers
• Both hands required
• Both eyes required
• Depth perception
• Ability to distinguish colors and shades of colors
• Environmental Factors: Constant noise
• Working around machinery with moving parts
• Working around moving objects or vehicles
• Working closely with others
• Working alone.

Duties

• Boise Area Boise seamlessly blends urban sophistication with outdoor thrills
• Take a stroll through Downtown Boise and Old Boise - where historic architecture meets modern design
• The city offers a vibrant and diverse dining and night life scene - Visit Boise's food guide where you'll find a range of recommendations
• For sports enthusiasts - Boise is home to Boise State University's renowned Bronco Stadium
• The city's cultural scene is equally captivating with the historic Egyptian Theatre and Boise Art Museum features contemporary art - while Treefort Music Fest brings the city alive with music - art - and creativity
• Boise is a premiere family friendly destination with tons of Kid friendly and Pet friendly activities
• If you're looking for a peaceful escape within the city - there are # of parks - The Boise River Greenbelt is a scenic path that stretches over 30 miles along the Boise river
• For even more adventure - head to the Bogus Basin Ski Resort and Boise Foothills - or spend a weekend in the world-famous Sun Valley or scenic McCall.Boise is more than just a city-it's a lifestyle
• It's a place where you can start your day with a hike in the foothills - spend the afternoon exploring the local food scene - and end your evening at a downtown concert or theater show
• It's a community that welcomes newcomers with open arms - where people are friendly - and the pace of life is just right
• About the Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center - part of the Northwest Health Network - is consistently ranked as one of the best VA hospitals in the nation
• Our state-of-the-art medical campus boasts a picturesque setting - ideally located in the heart of the desired north end - bordering downtown - and nestled amongst sprawling foothills
• The campus features modern operating rooms - a dedicated intensive care unit - and well- equipped inpatient medicine and surgical wards to handle the full breadth of patient care needs
• We have a comprehensive psychiatric ward and a full host of outpatient clinics spanning all major medical specialties
• We also provide health care services at five community-based outpatient clinics in Idaho
• Caldwell - Mountain Home - Salmon - and Twin Falls - to also include an outpatient clinic in Burns - Oregon
• Consistent and stable leadership is deeply committed to providing exceptional veteran-centered care - advancing medical education through robust residency and student training programs - and driving innovations in basic science research
• We are proud to offer an empowering and purposeful work environment
• VHA Benefits VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• 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 Scope of Practice: The Orthopedic Physician will have excellent clinical skills and experience in the full range of Surgical Orthopedic care
• Position Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provides direct patient care in outpatient clinic settings - inpatient units - and operative care Performs all aspects of Orthopedics within approved credentials and privileges Participates in program planning - objectives - policies and standards essential to delivery of quality care Participates in all aspects of the Orthopedic Section Manages patient workload within available staffing - which may include support of mid levels - student - and resident education
• Document all clinical encounter consistent within established guidelines Orthopedic positions in the Surgical Service are licensed - independent providers who are highly skilled in the evaluation and treatment of patients with a broad range of health problems
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm MST Compressed Tours: Available Call: Yes Travel: Yes