Make a Lasting Impact! Join VA Sacramento-Mather, CA - Orthopedic Surgeon

Are you driven by a passion for orthopedic surgery and a commitment to serving our nation's heroes? The VA Northern California Health Care System invites you to be a part of an extraordinary team that's making a difference in the lives of veterans every day. Located in Sacramento-Mather Air Force Base, CA, you'll not only find a rewarding career but also a vibrant community to call home.

Why You Should Join Us:

1. Impactful Work: Be at the forefront of orthopedic care, diagnosing and managing a diverse range of musculoskeletal conditions, and providing life-changing surgical interventions to veterans who deserve our utmost respect and dedication. Your expertise will directly impact their quality of life, making each day at work profoundly meaningful.
2. State-of-the-Art Facility: Work in a modern, well-equipped facility that supports cutting-edge orthopedic diagnostics and treatments. Our commitment to excellence means you'll have access to the latest medical technologies and resources, empowering you to deliver top-notch care.
3. Collaborative Environment and Support: Join a team of esteemed professionals who are not only colleagues but also collaborators in patient care. Share knowledge, innovate together, and benefit from a multidisciplinary approach that includes experts from various fields working in unison to provide comprehensive care. Nurse practitioners assist with call, ensuring a supportive environment for physicians.
4. Competitive Compensation and Unmatched Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary range of $330,000 to $390,000 annually, designed for your well-being and peace of mind. In addition, you'll also be eligible for:

• Performance Bonus: Additional performance-based incentives.
• Recruitment Incentive: Attractive recruitment incentive to help ease your transition into the role.
• Annual Cost of Living Increase: Adjustments to keep your salary competitive with inflation.
• Biennial Salary Review: Regular evaluations every two years to ensure equitable compensation aligned with your performance and industry standards.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits. Multiple plan options, with coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
• Retirement Benefits: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) featuring a pension plan, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching up to 5%, and Social Security benefits. This provides a secure retirement foundation.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 in tax-free student loan repayment over five years.
• Paid Time Off: Physicians earn 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 federal holidays per year, and up to 5 days for authorized absence to attend CME training.
• Life Insurance: Coverage through the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI).
• Malpractice Liability Protection: Includes free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): Reimbursement available for CME expenses, supporting your professional growth.

5. Affiliation with UC Davis: Enjoy the benefits of affiliation with UC Davis, providing opportunities for academic growth, research, and collaborative initiatives. There is potential for a faculty appointment with UC Davis, offering further career advancement and educational opportunities.
6. Sport and Shoulder Specialty: We are looking for someone with a specialty in sports and shoulder, to provide expert care in these areas and enhance the quality of life for our veterans.
7. Work-Life Balance and Supportive Workplace: The VA Northern California Health Care System is committed to creating a supportive work environment that allows physicians to focus on providing excellent care without sacrificing personal well-being. We offer flexible scheduling, comprehensive support services, and a collaborative culture that promotes work-life balance, making it a great place to work.

Discover Sacramento-Mather Air Force Base, CA: Sacramento-Mather Air Force Base is one of California's most dynamic locations, offering a high quality of life and a wealth of opportunities for both personal and professional growth. The area boasts:

• Historical and Cultural Richness: Explore California's rich history in nearby Sacramento, visit state museums, and enjoy a vibrant arts scene with theaters, galleries, and music venues.
• Outdoor Adventures: Located at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers, the area provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and water sports. The proximity to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains offers even more recreational options.
• Culinary Excellence: Known as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, Sacramento boasts a diverse culinary scene with farm-fresh restaurants, food festivals, and vibrant farmers' markets.
• Educational Institutions: Home to excellent schools, colleges, and universities, including California State University, Sacramento. The region encourages lifelong learning and academic excellence.
• Community and Lifestyle: Enjoy a strong sense of community with numerous family-friendly neighborhoods, parks, and community events. The NBA's Sacramento Kings add to the area's vibrant entertainment options.
• Proximity to Major Attractions: Just two hours from both San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, Sacramento-Mather Air Force Base's central location makes it easy to explore iconic California destinations.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Join us in making a difference. Honor the service, enrich your career, and live life to the fullest in beautiful Sacramento, CA!

The Department of Veteran Affairs Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is an integrated health care delivery system, offering a comprehensive array of medical, surgical, rehabilitative, mental health and extended care to veterans in Northern California. The health system is comprised of a medical center in Sacramento; a rehabilitation and extended care facility in Martinez; outpatient clinics in Martinez, Fairfield, Vallejo, Stockton, Modesto, Sonora, Sacramento (Mather and McClellan Park), Auburn, Yuba City, Redding, Chico, and Yreka; and dental clinics in Vallejo, Sacramento and Redding.

The Sacramento VA Medical Center is a 81-bed, state-of-the-art, inpatient facility offering a full range of comprehensive health care services including medical, surgical, primary and mental health care. The medical center, which is comprised of 25 medical-surgical beds, 30 TCU beds, 10 ICU beds, 16 BHICU, and a four room operating suite, also a cardiac catheterization lab, a gastrointestinal & endoscopy suite, angiography capability and 16,000 square-feet of research laboratory. Offers a wide range of outpatient and diagnostic services, including mammography, MRI, CT, and PET scanning.

http://www.cityofsacramento.org/Living-Here

Sacramento, California is one of the most historic cities in California. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and American River, two hours between both San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains with access to exceptional wine in Napa and Sonoma. Known as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, recognized for its cutting-edge cuisine, farm-fresh restaurants, and plentiful farmers' markets. Sacramento has many cultural and artistic events, live music, dining and the NBA's Sacramento Kings. Come see why this is the place to live, work and play!

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service