Orthopedic Surgeon

Join the Team as an Orthopedic Surgeon at VA Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona!

Why Tucson VA Medical Center? Nestled in the stunning desert landscape, the Tucson VA Medical Center is dedicated to providing first-class healthcare to our Veterans. Be a part of a diverse and dynamic team that prioritizes compassionate, innovative, and patient-centered care. Tucson offers an excellent quality of life, outdoor activities, rich cultural experiences, and a vibrant community.

It is a 295-bed hospital that provides training, primary care, and sub-specialty health care in numerous medical areas for eligible Veterans. It is also a Joint Commission-accredited, level 1a complexity teaching hospital, providing tertiary-level care.

Perks and Benefits:

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VHA Physician Total Rewards.

EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for an education debt reduction program (a student loan payment reimbursement program)

Benefits and Compensation:

• Pay: $325,000 - $400,000/per year
•  Annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days annually, including:
• 26 days of annual leave
• 13 days of sick leave
• 11 paid Federal holidays
• Up to 5 days paid absence for CME
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Insurance: Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many 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 restrictions on moonlighting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expertise in General Orthopedic Surgery, including routine orthopedic trauma with a subspecialty focus on shoulder surgery.
• Lead and improve service delivery initiatives within the facility.
• Provide clinical care, assist residents and mid-level practitioners, and ensure comprehensive patient evaluations.
• Coordinate with internal and external providers for cohesive patient care.
• Foster a positive working environment and maintain strong professional relationships with staff, peers, and Veterans.
• Engage in consultations and actively participate in hospital and departmental committees, educational programs, and the peer review process.
• Participate in a collaborative call schedule with three other orthopedic surgeons.
• Work alongside a supportive team of six skilled mid-level practitioners and an orthopedic resident.
• Train orthopedic residents from our academic affiliate, the University of Arizona.

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Requirements:

• United States Citizenship
• Non-US Citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified US 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
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in all the US States
• Successful completion of Residency Training in the USA
• Preferred Experience:
  General orthopedic experience is essential with a focus on shoulder surgeries including shoulder arthroscopies, total and reverse shoulder arthroplasties.
• Fellowship training in Shoulder surgery/ sports is strongly preferred and should be proficient in be able to operate on routine trauma cases such as hip fracture
• Board-certified or board-eligible orthopedic surgeon
  
  

This is your chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of our Veterans and achieve professional fulfillment. Join the dedicated team at the VA Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona, today!

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