Orthopedic Surgeon

minimum requirements

doctor of medicine (md) or doctor of osteopathic medicine (do) from an accredited institution.

board certified or board eligible in orthopedic surgery (abos).

minimum 2 years of recent orthopedic surgical experience, including arthroplasty and trauma/fracture care.

strong understanding of general orthopedic practice, including outpatient, inpatient, surgical, emergent, and perioperative care.

excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document clearly and efficiently using electronic health record systems (cprs/vista).

ability to perform orthopedic procedures including joint injections, fracture management, splinting/casting, reductions, and operative interventions.

detail-oriented and proficient in maintaining accurate clinical notes, operative reports, consults, and orders.

ability to work under pressure and manage urgent/emergent cases, including 24/7 call responsibilities, while ensuring high-quality patient care.

familiarity with aaos, abos, joint commission, and aha practice standards.

proficiency in operating room procedures, surgical workflows, and multidisciplinary coordination with nursing, anesthesia, and primary care teams.

must hold an active, unrestricted medical license in any . state.

must maintain current bls & acls certifications.

ability to pass federal background checks, credentialing processes (vetpro), immunization compliance, and mandatory va training requirements.

preferred qualification

fellowship training in arthroplasty, trauma, sports medicine, or hand surgery.

prior experience working in a va medical center, military healthcare system, or federal healthcare environment.

familiarity with cprs/vista, va documentation standards, and oppe/fppe requirements.

experience in level i or level ii trauma settings.

responsibilities/ scope of work

provide comprehensive onsite general orthopedic services, including evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings.

perform surgical procedures such as arthroplasty, fracture fixation, rotator cuff repair, carpal tunnel release, and other orthopedic interventions in accordance with va standards.

participate in scheduled or block days and maintain timely completion of pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative documentation.

provide outpatient clinic coverage, including new patient evaluations, follow-ups, procedures, joint injections, aspirations, and minor in-office orthopedic care.

deliver 24/7 rotational on-call orthopedic coverage, including phone consult response within 15 minutes and onsite emergency response within 60 minutes.

manage inpatient orthopedic consults, perform daily rounding, coordinate care plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

ensure all patient care documentation is completed in cprs/vista per va timelines, including consults, operative reports, and clinic notes.

comply with all va, federal, infection control, privacy, and clinical practice regulations.

attend required meetings, trainings, and credentialing evaluations (oppe/fppe).

collaborate with va surgeons, specialists, pas, nps, and nursing staff to support high quality orthopedic care for veterans.

maintain professionalism, reliability, and adherence to key personnel requirements, ensuring uninterrupted coverage per contract needs.

• Experience

  2 - 8 Years

• No. of Openings

  4

• Education

  Post Graduate

• Role

  Orthopaedic Surgeon

• Industry Type

  Hospitals / Medical / Healthcare Equipments

• Gender

  [ Male / Female ]

• Job Country

  United States

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office

• Face interview location

  safiya@ndgcs.com