Orthopedic Surgeon Physician

Summary Beckley VA Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited, complexity level II facility serving Veterans in 11 counties in southern West Virginia. The medical center is a 25-bed general medical/surgical and 5-bed intensive care facility with a 50-bed community living center. The community living center offers skilled nursing care, post-acute rehabilitation and restorative care, hospice, palliative care, and respite care for eligible Veterans. Responsibilities This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until November 3, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be December 2, 2025 with subsequent cut-off date every two weeks. Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure. Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes related to musculoskeletal injuries and diseases. Diagnose bodily disorders and orthopedic conditions, and provide treatments, such as medicines and surgeries, in clinics, hospital wards, or operating rooms. Diagnose or treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff. Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility. Examine patients to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk. Follow established surgical techniques during the operation. Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures, or procurement of supplies and equipment. Operate on patient's musculoskeletal system to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patient's functions. Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures. Prepare case histories. Prescribe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, or preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area. Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other physicians and surgeons. Refer patients to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary. 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 Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday - Friday About the region: Beckley West Virginia is southern West Virginia's largest population center and a major shopping and entertainment area for thousands of the

Created: 2025-12-05