Veterans Administration Southern Nevada Health Care System - Surgery Careers
Current Opportunity: Hand Surgeon - Ortho
ABOUT US
At the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (VASNHCS), our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families and caregivers. State of the art hospital and surgical care facilities located in North Las Vegas, NV. VASNHCS is affiliated with local physician training programs giving our staff the opportunity to teach residents during their VA rotations.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Annual performance bonus
- Guaranteed salary increases
- Dedicated CME time and allowance
- Education Debt Reduction Program up to $200,000.
OUR REGION:
- No state income tax
- Abundant outdoor recreation
- Year-round sunshine
- World class dining and entertainment
Interest/CV to be sent to:
Cooper.Drangmeister@va.gov
Cover letter should be addressed to:
Julian Losanoff, M.D.
Chief of Surgery
Responsibilities of the Orthopedic Hand Surgeon include:
- Examine patients and assess any deformity or illness
- Apply appropriate reconstructive, cosmetic, and corrective medical treatments
- Perform surgeries on patients who want to augment and/or beautify certain body parts
- Examine, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries
- Prescribe course of treatment for patients with injuries, disorders, or malformations and perform required surgery
- Conduct and supervise direct patient care, including some non-surgical treatment options
- Follow up with patients and provide appropriate medical care
- Explain the risks and dangers of surgical procedures to patients
- Follow-up in outpatient and inpatient areas
- Ensure that surgical equipment is adequate
- Plan and execute disease prevention and health promotion programs
- Exercise command of medical units as provided by law and regulations
- Conduct medical research on new injuries or diseases, and supervise and participate in medical education and training of other medical personnel
- Participate in on-call schedule in a responsive and timely manner
- Provide outpatient consultation and hospital consultation services
- Maintain CME units based on the requirements of the specifying Board
- Maintain historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events and writing summaries
- Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations
- Take call for Plastic surgery and Orthopedic hand surgery emergencies
- Collaborate with Providers for this and other specialties
- Teach Residents and Fellows
- Participate in all meetings and other initiatives of the respective Section, other Services and the Hospital as a whole
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00a - 4:30pm
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