Duties include but are not limited to:

The Orthopedic Surgeon will diagnose and treat all the common musculoskeletal conditions, to include surgical and non-surgical management of diseases and injuries to the musculoskeletal system. The applicant provides care of the Veterans' medical needs by performing examination, surgical consultation, and developing treatment and follow-up plans. The physician will provide ongoing patient and family education throughout the course of treatment.

The Orthopedic surgeon will directly supervise staff as required, including mid-level providers, RNs, LVNs on occasion, and other trainees. S/he will participate in quality improvement activates, including but not limited to performance measure meetings, staff meetings, Morbidity and Mortality conference and peer review. The applicant will be expected to participate in the call schedule after hours and will need to respond promptly in emergent situations. The applicant must adhere to policies and procedures regarding the completion of all required operation/procedure notes/reports, discharge summaries, orders, progress notes, clinical reminders, all other required medical documentation, and performance measures in a timely fashion. The applicant will ensure the most effective delivery of care, while meeting and exceeding compliance, Joint Commission and VA Central Office performance measure standards.

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. 

Preferred Experience:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible
• Fellowship Trained in joint replacement surgery, including Shoulder, Hip and/or Knee.
• High current surgical volume procedures
• Expertise in total joint procedures and revisions

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About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VA health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Our medical center provides primary care and specialty health services, including cardiology, mental health care, treatment for spinal cord injuries and disorders, suicide prevention, women’s health services, and more. The Grand Junction VA Medical Center services those who serve our country providing critical medical services including acute and chronic inpatient and outpatient care. The facility consists of 53-bed capabilities for surgical procedures, specialty care, psychiatric in/outpatient services, as well as a Community Living Center, and social programs and services. The service area encompasses western Colorado and eastern Utah regions and includes the primary VAMC plus four satellite clinics.

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