Job Summary
Job Description
Health System Highlights: As a level 1A health system, our 551 bed Central Arkansas VA is among the nation’s most complex. Equipped with a full range of medical, surgical, and ancillary support you will provide the highest levels of interdisciplinary care. Every member of our team works towards one unified goal, to provide the best patient and family care experience possible to all those who have BRAVELY served in our Armed Forces. Join our 6 current Orthopedic Surgeons, our 3 Midlevel providers, and our clinical care team of over 6 support staff and together lead our Orthopedics program to new and greater heights.
Community Highlights: Known as the Natural State, Arkansas tops the list of most popular places to move in 2024. Little Rock is the capital city located in Central Arkansas and boasts the best of urban, suburban, and rural life. Arkansans' enjoy their weekends exploring the city’s attractions, festivals, and events. We also adventure through the hundreds of amazing outdoor activities throughout the area. With a National Airport reachable in a 15-minute drive, Little Rock is also a great place to live while also exploring the nation.
Comp & Benefits:
- Potential starting base salary range: $360,000 - $380,000
- 50+ Total paid days off per year
- Freedom to moonlight at other facilities.
- Recruitment or Relocation bonuses offered.
- No need for Malpractice.
- The best health and life insurance benefits in the country
- Retirement pension, investment savings plan, and health benefits eligible after 5 years of employment.
- Immigration Sponsorship if needed.
Hiring Process (as quickly as 8-16 weeks)
- Email a copy of your current CV to CAVHS Physician Recruitment, [Register to View] and complete screening qualification call.
- Complete service line phone interviews and site visits
- Accept offer and complete pre-employment steps.
- Onboarding and Orientation
Job Responsibilities
• 5 x 8 hours shifts or, 4 x10 hour shifts
• 1-2 days per week in clinic, 8-12 patients per day.
• 2-3 days per week in the surgical center with 2-4 cases per day
• Inpatient consult rotations, if needed.
• 8-10 days per month of very light consult call coverage.
• Support from a full hospitalist team and residents
Qualifications
• At least 1 state active medical license; no revoked, suspended, probation state licensures
• A degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent allopathic or osteopathic degree from an accredited institution; or evidence of an ECFMG certificate.
• Completion of Residency Training.
• Board Eligible in Orthopedic Medicine
• Selective Service Registration is for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Non ACGME residencies, must provide ECFMG and proof of 5 years residency, fellowship, and/or relevant practice experience in the USA in the field you are applying.
Preferences :
• U.S. Citizenship; in accordance with VA Policy, non-citizens may be considered if no qualified US citizens are selected.
• Board Certified in Orthopedic Medicine
• Resident and Fellows Teaching experience
• Most recent past 3 years providing Orthopedic services in a United States health system.
Working Hours
Skills
Ambulatory Clinic
Teaching Residents
Interpersonal Skills
Time Management Skills