VHA Orthopedic Surgeon Physician Leavenworth KS

Updated 11/03/25
$250,000 – $400,000 yearly
66048, Leavenworth, Kansas, United States
Physician
Orthopedics
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description The Eastern Kansas Healthcare System VA is currently looking for one full time Ortho Surgeon at our Leavenworth Ks. location. Working at the VHA gives you the opportunity to give back to our veterans. We have very competitive salaries, amazing Relocation/Recruitment Incentives, and up to 200k in student loan repayment. If you are willing to help out our veterans please give me a call or send me an email.

Job Responsibilities

Staff within the Orthopedic area are ultimately responsible for all aspects of medical care and provide or assist residents and/or the mid-level practitioner in the process of evaluation and treatment of the Orthopedic patients. The incumbent evaluates the patient to assess changes in the physical and mental status. A progress note is written in the patient's chart. Notes also include the concurrence with notes written by the resident and attending notes as appropriate.

The Orthopedic provider is responsible to coordinate with providers within their own and outside of their own Service Line, and with other VHA facilities or community providers as determined by the plan of care for the veteran. Open, clear, and collaborative engagements are a key duty. Incumbent is ultimately responsible to ensure barriers for Veterans and staff are minimized in order to promote a positive work environment. Fosters positive working relationships with staff, peers and Veterans.

Staff within Orthope

Qualifications

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

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.

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 Accred

Working Hours

0730-1600 (Schedule can be discussed further upon selection)
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