Join Our Team as an Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Fayetteville NC VAMC Surgical Care Service Line
Position : Orthopaedic Surgeon
Location : Fayetteville, NC VA Medical Center (VAMC)
The Fayetteville NC VAMC Surgical Care Service Line is excited to announce a wonderful opportunity for an orthopaedic surgeon to join our dedicated and compassionate team. We are committed to providing exceptional care to our veterans, and we are looking for a talented professional to help us in our mission.
Position Overview :
- Primary Duties : Care for veterans both in the outpatient clinic and in the operating room.
- Focus Areas : Most routine procedures will center around sports medicine and hand surgeries.
- Work Schedule : Full-time, primarily day shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
- Weekly Breakdown : 3 days in Clinic, 2 days in the OR, with dedicated administrative time.
Team and Support :
- Current Staffing: 2 full-time surgeons, 1 part-time surgeon, and 1 Physician Assistant (PA).
- Our surgical team is a fully integrated service with nurse case managers, nursing staff, and a comprehensive administrative support team.
Qualifications :
- U.S. Citizenship
- Board Eligible/Board Certified (preferred)
Facility Overview : The Fayetteville VAMC offers health care services to approximately 80,000 veterans in 19 counties within southeastern North Carolina. Our network includes:
- Fayetteville VA Medical Center
- Two health care centers, one in Fayetteville and one in Wilmington
- 18 outpatient clinics
Educational Affiliations :
- Affiliated with 44 colleges and universities, including 112 different programs
- Stand-alone Dental Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program collaboration with Fort Bragg dental training facilities
- Primary clinical affiliations with:
- University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology
- East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine
- Campbell University Pharmacy Residency Program
Benefits :
- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) : May be authorized (please reach out for details).
- Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) : Eligible for up to $200,000 over 5 years, with a maximum of $40,000 per year.
- Paid Time Off : 50-55 days of annual paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays per year, and possible 5 days paid absence for CME).
- Retirement : Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
Join us in our mission to provide world-class care to our nation's veterans. If you are passionate about veteran care and seek a supportive and dynamic work environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Contact Information : mindie.witt@va.gov
