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 (1 to 5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement.
Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact Jennifer Isbell-Gross (Jennifer.isbell.gross@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 Statement of Duties General Surgeon The General Surgeon assures the provision of high quality and safe patient care both in and outside the operating room.
Clinical management and organization of General Surgery assessment and preparation of patients for surgery. Initial evaluation and overall workup, H&P, and admission of general surgery patients Informs veterans to the risks as well as benefits of upcoming surgical procedures, Performs general surgery procedures (e.g. appendectomy, cholecystectomy and herniorrhaphy), Enters notes electronically in a paperless medical record system, Provision of appropriate post-operative care.
Management of patients in the emergency department, medical imaging departments, ICU and in the Endoscopy Suites. Provides occasional consultative services to other service providers for outpatients and for patients admitted. Works effectively with patients and coworkers.
Treats Veterans, Veteran's Family Members, and other healthcare professionals with respect and dignity, Supervision of General Surgery Advanced Practice Nurses, Physician Assistants (mid-levels) and other staff as required. Responsible for General Surgery Mid-level Providers evaluation of proficiency and competency reviews using techniques of direct observation and chart reviews.
Participation in peer review and quality improvement activities is required to ensure quality of patient care consistent with VA regulations and Joint Commission standards. Member of several standing committees including, but not limited to the Tissue Committee, Operating Room Committee, and Surgical Service Morbidity and Mortality Committee. Understands and abides by the Medical Bylaws of this facility.
Performs other administrative duties as assigned by the Chief of Surgery. It is estimated that the general surgeon's position will be approximately 90% clinical and 10% administrative. The incumbent will be required to take call. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00-15:30
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
julie.arnold@va.gov · 479-396-8252
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $124308 – $400000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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