If you are looking for work-life balance and a rewarding career, please consider an opportunity with the Veterans Healthcare System.

Opportunity Details

Imagine a career where your skills as a general surgeon make a profound difference in the lives of veterans while working in a supportive, state-of-the-art environment. At the Fresno VA Hospital, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration, innovation, and compassionate care. Fresno offers a unique blend of vibrant community life, access to some of California’s most stunning landscapes, and the opportunity to serve those who have served our country. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape lives and build a deeply fulfilling career.

The General Surgeon serves as a specialty professional who performs a full range of surgical procedures in connection with the evaluation and treatment of diseases which need a surgical diagnosis and/or treatment to achieve palliation or cure. The General Surgeon will be assigned OR time and clinic time. The surgical Department strives to maintain a safe working environment, in which we identify and address issues and concerns as they relate to safety and well-being within the General Surgery Section.

The General Surgeon will provide direct patient care in an outpatient clinic, inpatient setting, operating room, Emergency department and other locations as deemed necessary by Chief of Surgery or Facility leadership.

Licensure: Full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

The Expected salary ranges from $330,000 to $360,000.

May include up to $15,000 in Annual Performance Bonus

Candidates may be eligible for a Sign-on Bonus

**Tax Free - May be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program and, if approved, receive up to $200k in school loan repayment Tax Free.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer per year Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and a 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)
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting

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Central California Health Care System

The Central California VA Healthcare System, situated on a sprawling 18-acre campus in Fresno, provides a wide range of specialized services to meet the unique healthcare needs of veterans across the region. This 57-bed acute care center offers a full spectrum of services, including primary care, specialty surgical care, mental health services, and state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities. In addition to its acute care beds, the facility supports comprehensive outpatient clinics and an emergency department to ensure continuous, high-quality care.

Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, the Fresno VA campus provides easy access to urban amenities while being just a short drive from the breathtaking landscapes of Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks. Conveniently located within a day’s drive of San Francisco and Los Angeles, and a two-hour drive from the Central Coast, Fresno is at the center of numerous recreational activities. As California’s fifth-largest city, Fresno also offers many cultural opportunities stemming from area museums, restaurants, and festivals, with a lower cost of living than found in other California locales Working at the Central California VA means not only joining a top-tier healthcare institution dedicated to veterans’ well-being but also becoming part of a thriving community known for its commitment to compassion, innovation, and clinical excellence.

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Veterans the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the United States. We operate more than 1,400 sites of care, including 153 medical centers, 909 ambulatory and community-based outpatient clinics, 135 nursing homes, 232 Veterans centers, 47 readjustment counseling centers, and 108 comprehensive home-care programs, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories.

Greg Salmon

Physician Provider Recruiter

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