Reported by 38 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Orthopedic Surgery·Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM; optional compressed schedule of four 10-hour duty days · Participates in orthopedic surgery night call; performs emergency orthopedic surgical procedures·FPay transparency
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Orthopedic Surgery physician position at the Phoenix VA Healthcare System (Surgical Care Service) in Phoenix, AZ, covering inpatient, outpatient, OR, and ER orthopedic surgical duties with resident and APP supervision. Compensation is competitive with performance bonuses, and the role includes EDRP student loan repayment eligibility up to $200,000 and a possible sign-on bonus for highly qualified candidates.
$770,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
$200,000 loan repayment support
Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:30 PM; optional compressed schedule of four 10-hour duty days · Participates in orthopedic surgery night call; performs emergency orthopedic surgical procedures
11 weeks PTO or vacation disclosed
VA Medical Center · VA Healthcare System (government/federal) · Both inpatient and outpatient; duties include OR cases, inpatient rounds, Emergency Room coverage, and outpatient clinics
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Posted pay vs real comps
$715k$770k$828k
Physician-reported range Reported median
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Compensation
Type
SalaryDr Market Context
Market context
$715,000 – $827,500
Structure
salary
Signing bonus
$0
Loan repayment
$200,000
PTO
11 weeks
$715k$770k$828k
Physician-reported range Reported median
This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 38 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Join a dedicated team within Surgical Care Service at the Phoenix VA Healthcare System in Phoenix, AZ. Duties: Apply a wide range of professional theories, assessment methods and techniques to care for critically ill patients and those with orthopedic surgical problems. Performs outpatient and inpatient orthopedic surgery examinations. Develop coherent treatment strategies. Incorporate new clinical procedures. Provide professional advice and consultation in critical care areas related to treatment of orthopedic surgical conditions. Effectively supervise and manage professional staff, especially residents and Advanced Practice Providers. Assess qualifications and abilities of current and prospective employees. Diagnose and treat medical and surgical disorders using the most appropriate techniques in providing quality care. Responsible for initial evaluation and overall workups, history & physicals, and admission of orthopedic surgery patients as needed. Clinical duties include but are not limited to Operating Room (experience in wide variety of standard orthopedic surgical procedures and operations including arthroscopy), in-patient rounds, Emergency Room and Outpatient Clinics. The orthopedic surgeon will be able to perform a wide variety of orthopedic surgical procedures. May also supervise residents from the Phoenix Integrated Surgical Residency Program, Mayo Clinic and other training programs, as well as medical students from University of Arizona, Mayo Clinic and Podiatry students and residents who rotate through the Orthopedic Surgery Service. Required to participate in all surgical quality/performance improvement initiatives as appropriate, including VASQIP. Participate in orthopedic surgery night call and perform emergency orthopedic surgical procedures. Responsible for providing patients with education concerning their disease state and treatment regimen. The orthopedic surgeon will assess Veterans' risks and benefits associated with surgical procedures, and will provide appropriate informed consent so Veterans fully understand the important risks and benefits of surgical intervention. Complete all electronic, clinical, daily charting and documentation required by the Medical Center in a timely manner as appropriate, including outcomes reporting as appropriate. Consult with Medical Center staff on many patient care issues. Strongly enforces a policy of full disclosure. If there is a complication in the course of a patient's care, the general surgeon will discuss the untoward event, including the patient's options for second medical opinion or legal action, and will document these discussions in the chart (CPRS). Work effectively with patients and coworkers, and will treat other health care professionals and patients' family with respect and dignity. Report administratively and clinically to the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery. In addition, this individual may report to the Chief of Surgery for the program(s) to which she/he is assigned. Other duties as assigned. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be approved for highly qualified candidates Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000-$2,500 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm - compressed work schedule with four 10-hour duty days is optional
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
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