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Join Our VA Healthcare Surgical Team at the Phoenix VA Healthcare System, Phoenix AZ

Position Information:

The Phoenix Veteran Affairs Healthcare System (PVAHCS) is seeking a talented BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon to join our Surgical Service Team. Preferred candidate will be experienced in Adult Reconstruction with Hip/Knee Revision and Replacement qualifications, general fracture care experience, and at least five years of increasingly complex ORS surgical experience.. Current practice employs 7 Orthopedic Staff Surgeons, 7 Other Specialty Surgeons, 6 Physician Assistants, 2 Nurse Practitioners and an Orthopedic Technician. Ideally, selected Surgeon should have at least five years of experience performing increasing complex Orthopedic Surgery cases in the area of Adult Hip/Knew Reconstruction, Revision and Replacement with Fracture Care. The PVAHCS in Phoenix Arizona Clinical Referral Level 1b facility, 129 inpatient Medicine Beds (including 10 MICU & 10 SICU), 48 Inpatient Mental Health Beds, 20 Substance and Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation Treatment Beds, and 102 Nursing Home Beds. PVAHCS is comprised of the Carl T. Hayden Veterans Affairs Medical Center & ten community care clinics. PVAHCS is affiliated with the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Mayo Clinic Medical School, Creighton University/Dignity Health Maricopa Integrated Healthcare Systems (MIHS), and Honors Health. Work schedule will be discussed during interview, and may include compressed 4x10s and call responsibility 6-8 days per month (telephone).

• Must be US Citizen
• Current US Medical License
• BC/BE in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Experience in Adult Reconstruction, Hip & Knee Reconstruction/Replacement, Fracture Care & five years of complex ORS surgical experience

Community Information:

With a population of over 1.6 million and 359 constituent communities, Phoenix Arizona greater metropolitan area offers a wealth of living, education, entertainment and recreational pursuits, and an ethnically and cultural diverse mix of peoples that call this Desert Oasis home. Halfway between Tucson to the south and Flagstaff to the north, the Valley of the Sun is a mecca for those attracted to its natural desert beauty, wide-open spaces and 300+ days of sunshine! Phoenix skies stay blue throughout winter with high temperatures in the 60s and 70s. Desert nights and mornings can get chilly, but the temperature rarely drops below freezing, while springtime is consistently perfect with blooming cacti and wildflowers brightening our desert, and daytime temperatures loll around 80 degrees while evenings are comfortably cool. Summers can be hot, and the old axiom that it s a dry heat proves truthful, as the Sonoran Desert s super-low humidity means 90-degree temperatures (32 degrees C) that actually feels quite nice, coupled with the arid climate which causes perspiration to evaporate quickly, keeping you cooler and drier. While autumn descends across most of the country in September, sunny summer days linger in Phoenix, and come October, the days are warm, pleasant and perfect for outdoor fun while cool nights lend themselves to dining al fresco.

Benefits Information:

• The VA supports a healthy work-life-family balance by providing Staff with a robust benefits package and fosters an environment where more time is spent on medical practice and less on business tasks. VA does this by offering:
• Selected Orthopedic Surgeon can expected salary consideration between $350k - $400k annually, depending upon credentials and experience, and compensation review process. Highly qualified selected physician may also be considered for a Recruitment or Relocation Incentive, and may be eligible to apply for the VA s Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), that could provide up to $200k in loan repayment.
• Paid Time Off in the form of 26 Days paid annual leave, 13 Days paid sick leave per year, 10 Federal holidays with pay, and 5-Day paid absence to attend approved CME courses.
• Insurance to include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government; and Long-term care insurance available as an option.
• Federal Retirement Plan thru the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan.

About the VA:

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Veterans the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the United States. We operate more than 1,400 sites of care, including 153 medical centers, 909 ambulatory and community-based outpatient clinics, 135 nursing homes, 232 Veterans centers, 47 readjustment counseling centers, and 108 comprehensive home-care programs, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories.

For more information and to discuss your interests:

Please forward copy of your CV and Cover Letter, summarizing your background, education, training, clinical practice, credentials and interests, to Dave Aragon, VA National Healthcare Recruiter, david.aragon@va.gov, or call (702) 675-5761.