Physician (Orthopedic Surgery)

Veterans Health AdministrationTucson, Arizona, ArizonaPosted 1mo agoattending physician

~$770,000SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 38 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Orthopedic SurgeryMonday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm · Collaborative call schedule shared with three other orthopedic surgeons (1-in-4)FPay transparency

Overview

The package

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This VA Orthopedic Surgery position offers general orthopedic surgery with a subspecialty interest in shoulder surgery, supported by six mid-level practitioners and an orthopedic resident, with a collaborative call schedule shared among four surgeons and an academic affiliation with the University of Arizona. Compensation includes a competitive federal salary with performance bonuses, up to $200,000 in student loan repayment via EDRP, a recruitment/sign-on incentive, and 50–55 days of paid time off annually.

$770,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
$200,000 loan repayment support
Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm · Collaborative call schedule shared with three other orthopedic surgeons (1-in-4)
10 weeks PTO or vacation disclosed
VA Medical Center (VHA) · Federal VA Hospital · Both inpatient and outpatient (evaluation, treatment, consults, trauma)

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Posted pay vs real comps

$715k$770k$828k

Physician-reported range Reported median

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

Type: SalaryDr Market Context
Market context: $715,000 – $827,500
Structure: salary
Signing bonus: $0
Loan repayment: $200,000
PTO: 10 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.

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Employer

Veterans Health Administration

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Facility & Community

Tucson, Arizona, Arizona

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Facility details

Practice setting: VA Medical Center (VHA)
Facility type: Federal VA Hospital
Patient population: Veterans

Community snapshot

Peer median

$790k

107 reports · national

Active supply

1 in Tucson, Arizona

Transparent pay

0/2

state roles with reviewed pay

Work-life

4.1/5

7 physician reports

Cost of living

101

above U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities

Schools

-0.4

grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024

107 SalaryDr Orthopedic Surgery reports in national show a $790,000 median.

2 active Orthopedic Surgery roles in Arizona, including 1 in Tucson, Arizona; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.

Physicians in this comparison cohort report 4.1/5 average job satisfaction.

100% of physicians with recommendation data would choose their job again.

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Work Design

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm
Call burden: Collaborative call schedule shared with three other orthopedic surgeons (1-in-4)
Shift type: days
Inpatient / outpatient: Both inpatient and outpatient (evaluation, treatment, consults, trauma)
Coverage model: Six mid-level practitioners and one orthopedic resident supporting the service
Admin burden: Participates in hospital committees, quality improvement/peer review, departmental in-service programs; note documentation including concurrence with resident notes
FTE: 1
Teaching: Yes
Research: Yes
Supervises APPs: Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote: No
Visa sponsorship: yes
J-1 waiver: No
H-1B: No

Source & Verification

Source: Government source
Salary label: SalaryDr Market Context
First seen: 2 wk ago
Last verified: 2 wk ago
Extraction confidence: 72%

Full description

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. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until August 11, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be May 23, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until position is filled. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Approved Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 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 The Orthopedic Surgeon will perform the following duties but are not limited to: Experience in General Orthopedic Surgery including routine orthopedic trama with subspecialty interest in shoulder surgery. (See preferred experience) Participates in the progressive improvement of the service delivery, which may include programmatic participation in initiatives within the facility. Performs other directly related duties as assigned by the supervisor. Staff within the Orthopedic Surgery service 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. 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. Coordinates 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. 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. Performs consultations within their own and other service lines as indicated. Responsible for the provision of clinical care, graduate and undergraduate medical education, and scientific research as appropriate. Participates in various hospital committees, departmental and hospital in-service programs, and education programs of the department and the hospital. They are also involved in continuous quality improvement through peer review process. Collaborative call schedule shared with three other orthopedic surgeons. Full mid-level support from a team of six skilled mid-level practitioners and an orthopedic resident. Opportunity to train orthopedic residents from the University of Arizona who is our academic affiliate. Proficient in managing routine orthopedic trauma cases. Clinical contact: Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, nallicheri.venkataramanan@va.gov Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm 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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Physician (Orthopedic Surgery)

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Veterans Health Administration

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