Physician / Surgery - Orthopedics / North Carolina / Locum Tenens / Orthopedic Surgeon in Salisbury, NC ? Affordable Living, and a Rewarding Mission! EDRP & Incentive Authorized !

Veterans Health Administration
Salisbury, NC, 28144, USA

$1,000 p/year
Healthcare
Full-time
Orthopedic Surgeon
Total Joint Replacement
Fellowship Trained

Our job summary

The Salisbury VA Health Care System is seeking a fellowship-trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in total joint replacement and revisions to join their busy practice using robotic and outpatient techniques. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment near Charlotte, NC. Candidates must be board certified or eligible, hold an unrestricted medical license, and have completed accredited residency training, with additional incentives like loan reimbursement and relocation bonuses available.

Join Our Team: Fellowship-Trained Total Joint Orthopedic Surgeon in Salisbury, NC ? Near Charlotte & Lake Norman!
Enjoy Affordable Living, a Rewarding Mission, and a Dynamic Practice with Robotic, Outpatient, and Revision Experience Preferred.
Discover a fulfilling career in a vibrant community?where your skills make a real difference!

The Salisbury VA Health Care System is actively seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon interested in expanding a busy Orthopedic Total Joint practice that currently utilizes a CORI robot. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those who have served our country. This position is based in the Surgery Service Line at the Salisbury VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. The Orthopedic service operates under the overall management of the Section Chief of Orthopedics. The incumbent is responsible and accountable for ensuring the provision of comprehensive surgical and clinical services, and for complying with established policies within the Department of Surgery/Orthopedic section.

Academic Affiliation: Atrium Wake Forest Baptist and Atrium Affiliations

Compensation & Benefit Package:

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME).
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance 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 restriction on moonlighting Requirements:
Board Certified/ Eligible
Have a full, unrestricted medical license in any State.
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Residency Training must have been completed, approved by the secretary of Veteran Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
U.S. Citizenship: non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

Preferred Experience: Board Certified and Fellowship trained for Total Joint Replacement and Revisions. Experience in developing an outpatient program as well as a revision total joint program.

Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for those that qualify.
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan payment reimbursement program.

Working Hours: Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

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