Orthopedic Surgeon Job at Veterans Health Administration in Jackson, MS

The  G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical  Center  (VAMC) is seeking an orthopedic surgeon for a staff position based at the Jackson VA Medical Center. Requirements include completion of an accredited orthopedic surgery residency, board eligible/board certification in orthopedic surgery, and experience in teaching medical students and residents. These duties will include teaching medical students and residents on the ward, in the outpatient Orthopedic clinic, and the operating room. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides guidance and clinical supervision for the nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and health technicians assigned to the Surgical Service when appropriate.
• Provides guidance and supervision for the medical students and residents assigned to the Surgical Service
• Participates and attends medical center committee meetings as assigned by the Chief, Surgical Service in his/her absence.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and expansion of programs in the Surgical Service,
• Participates in the selection of new staff and provides input on staff assigned in their area.
• Revises work schedules and assignment on short notice to meet frequent, abrupt, and unpredictable changes in prescribed workloads and deadlines.
• Participates in various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services, to include but not limited to Process Action Teams, Root Cause Analysis, and Peer Review.

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Our VA is a 163 bed acute care medical center with a 120 bed nursing home care unit, outpatient clinics, and a research and education facility. VA Healthcare providers are entitled to immunity from medical malpractice claims as provided by the Federal Tort Claims Act. In addition to an attractive salary, we offer vacation/sick leave, health/life insurance coverage, and a retirement package including a tax-deferred savings plan.