Gulf Coast VA Healthcare System (GCVHS) in Biloxi, MS is seeking a full-time Orthopedic Surgeon. The Gulf Coast is a great place to live and work! You'll find picturesque beaches lining the Gulf of Mexico, exciting, fun-filled outdoor activities to include boating, and fishing, taste-tantalizing cuisine, plentiful shopping, and must-see cultural attractions. The Gulf Coast also features the Gulf Islands National Seashore, with endless opportunities for solitude and relaxation. Candidate’s must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and exceptional health of our Veterans. The GCVHS is fully dedicated to providing top-quality medical care by serving and honoring America’s Veterans. Highlights of this position include: EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT Available
Competitive Starting Salary $325,000 - $375,000 /yr

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4:00pm, Call Required

Desired Skills: 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 n call schedule after hours, and will need to possess the ability to respond promptly to emergent situations. Be responsible for seeing both inpatient / outpatients and consultation. 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. U.S. Citizenship: non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
•All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
•Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
•Must possess current, active, and unrestricted Medical Licensure.
•Board certification or Board eligible.

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About Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System

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. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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