Orthopedic Surgeon - G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center- Jackson, MS
Updated 11/03/25
$285,000
– $400,000
yearly
39216, Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Physician
Orthopedics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Job description
Job description
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
- The orthopedic surgeon performs initial and interim histories and physical examinations on inpatients and outpatients.
- The orthopedic surgeon provides ongoing inpatient and outpatient care for assigned patients and regularly reviews care.
- The orthopedic surgeon orders routine laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic tests on patients assigned to services and provides initial and ongoing interpretations of results.
Job Responsibilities
Participates in multidisciplinary activities involving the treatment plan and discharge plan of patents.
Exhibits leadership in initiating change in patient care programs based on current concepts and findings from evidence-based research and studies. Keeps informed of developments in the management and treatment of diseases and illness through continuing medical education, both formal and informal.
Successfully integrates patient care activities on the Surgical Service with other patient care programs at the medical center and in the community, such as Social Work, Prosthetics, and Nursing Home.
Serves as staff attending for patients on the Surgical Service, who are either outpatient or inpatients, or seen in consultation.
Qualifications
Strong commitment to serving Veterans and improving healthcare outcomes.
Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Ability to manage clinical and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
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.
Working Hours
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