Work-life balance opportunity! Join the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System as a Staff Vascular Surgeon!
Washington, Washington DC, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Surgery-Vascular
Salary $350,000 – $400,000 yearly
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location 1901 Veterans Memorial Way, Temple, Texas, 76504, United States
Visa Sponsorship Yes

Job Description

Last Update: 12/12/24
The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) is proud to announce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Staff Vascular Surgeon to join our esteemed team. Our facility, renowned for its commitment to serving our nation's veterans, offers a unique work environment that blends professional fulfillment with a supportive community atmosphere.

Duties include:
• Provide direct patient care in outpatient clinic settings, inpatient units, cath lab, and operative care.
• Maintain professional competency, courtesy and flexibility and provide the necessary services of this specialty.
• Perform all aspects of Vascular Surgery within approved credentials and privileges.
• Participate in program planning, objectives, policies, and standards essential to delivery of quality care.
• Participate in all aspects of the Vascular selection.
• Manage patient workload within available staffing, which may include support of mid-levels, student, and resident education.
• Appropriately documents own interventions and reviews appropriate health team documentation of patient treatment plans and involve the primary care provider when indicated to treat changes in the patient's condition.
• Recognizes complex situations that impact patient care and intervenes, using sound judgment, professional attitude, and appropriate channels.

As a Staff Vascular Surgeon at CTVHCS, you will be involved in providing high-quality, compassionate care to our veteran population. Your work schedule will be Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with rotating on call, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. In addition to competitive salaries ranging from $350,000 to $400,000, we offer annual performance bonuses and regular salary increases that reflect your hard work and dedication.

Furthermore, our staff enjoys an extensive Paid Time Off package that includes 50-55 days of annual paid leave. This consists of 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays each year, and a potential 5-day paid absence dedicated to Continuing Medical Education (CME).

Comprehensive Benefits
In addition to generous time off, CTVHCS provides a robust benefits package:
• Recruitment Incentive: May be authorized.
• Retirement Plans: Our staff can benefit from a traditional federal pension with just 5 years of vesting, in addition to a federal 401K plan that features contributions of up to 5% by the VA.
• Insurance Options: We offer comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance, with many of these programs available into retirement.
• Licensure: Applicants must possess a full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory.
• CME Reimbursement: We provide an annual reimbursement of up to $1,000 for continuing medical education purposes.
• Malpractice Coverage: Enjoy peace of mind with free liability protection and tail coverage included.
• Contract Flexibility: There are no significant restrictions on moonlighting, allowing you the flexibility to pursue additional opportunities.

Preferred Experience and Rewards
CTVHCS is in search of candidates who not only possess the required qualifications but also share our commitment to providing top-tier medical care to veterans. We are proud to offer a comprehensive total rewards package, which you can find more about here.

Life in Temple, Texas
Located just 45 minutes north of Austin, Temple, Texas offers the perfect blend of a welcoming small-town atmosphere with the vibrant energy of a larger city. This rapidly growing area is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its residents, boasting scenic parks, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a low cost of living—one of the lowest in the nation, as reported by the Council for Community and

Economic Research.
Temple offers a supportive community where professionals can thrive both inside and outside of work. For a deeper look at the opportunities and experiences waiting for you in Temple, visit templetx.gov.

If you are a motivated Vascular Surgeon ready to make a significant difference in the lives of our veterans while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle in Temple, we invite you to reach out for more information. Please contact our dedicated Physician Recruiter, Corina Sanchez, at [Register to View]

Join us at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, where your career can thrive while you serve those who served our country.

Job Responsibilities

Duties include:
• Provide direct patient care in outpatient clinic settings, inpatient units, cath lab, and operative care.
• Maintain professional competency, courtesy and flexibility and provide the necessary services of this specialty.
• Perform all aspects of Vascular Surgery within approved credentials and privileges.
• Participate in program planning, objectives, policies, and standards essential to delivery of quality care.
• Participate in all aspects of the Vascular selection.
• Manage patient workload within available staffing, which may include support of mid-levels, student, and resident education.
• Appropriately documents own interventions and reviews appropriate health team documentation of patient treatment plans and involve the primary care provider when indicated to treat changes in the patient's condition.
• Recognizes complex situations that impact patient care and intervenes, using sound judgment, professional attitude, and appropriate channels.

Qualifications

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Education: Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
License: Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are:
(1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR
(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR
(3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Working Hours

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 7:30am- 4:00pm or 8:00am- 4:30pm
Paid Time Off: 50-55 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)

Skills

Preferred Experience:
Board Certified
3+ years Vascular and Endovascular Surgery experience
Expected to demonstrate both an understanding of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided, and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve optimizing health care.
Expected to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease, and care at the end of life.
Experience in teaching residents and fellows.