Orthopedic Surgeon opportunity in Phoenix! Work/Life Balance, Competitive Salary, Outstanding VA
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Orthopedic Surgeon opportunity in Phoenix!
Work/Life Balance, Competitive Salary, Outstanding VA Benefits, and
Much More! Join the most noble mission in healthcare by helping
Veterans thrive! The Phoenix VA Health Care System (PVAHCS) in
Phoenix, Arizona is searching for highly qualified, experienced
orthopedic surgeons to join our team to help the fulfillment of our
purpose, mission, and vision. Purpose: Provide excellent
musculoskeletal surgical care to all Veterans. Mission: Deliver
high-quality, comprehensive musculoskeletal surgical care in an
efficient and timely manner to improve functionality and quality of
life to all Veterans. Vision: Aggressive pursuit of best
evidence-based, state-of-the-art musculoskeletal surgical care to
all Veterans through continued research, education, and innovation.
The selected surgeon(s) will be able perform a wide range of
orthopedic surgical procedures including basic fracture
stabilization, soft tissue repair, arthroscopy, and arthroplasty,
which is the current greatest need of the Veterans. An adult joint
reconstruction fellowship, to include capability to perform primary
and revision total hip and knee replacements, will be given
additional consideration in the selection process. Compensation and
Benefits: Pay: Competitive salary annual performance bonus regular
salary increases. Paid-Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid-time
offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11
paid Federal holidays per year, and possible 5 days 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). CME: Possible
$1,000 per year reimbursement. Malpractice: Free liability
protection with tail coverage provided. Contract: No Physician
Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on
moonlighting. Employment Requirements: Degree of Doctor of Medicine
or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in
medicine or osteopathic medicine. Licensure: 1 full and
unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory. Must
maintain a current, full, active, and unrestricted license. U.S.
Citizenship required: non-citizens may only be appointed when it is
not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA
Policy. Why should you choose Phoenix??? Phoenix is the capital
city of Arizona and is in the central region of the state. People
know Phoenix for its year-round sun, desert beauty, and world-class
resorts and golf. It is also the fifth-largest city in the U.S. and
offers sophisticated urbanscapes, southwest culture, and lots of
outdoor adventure. Sometimes, bigger really is better. Phoenix (the
"Valley of the Sun" to locals) invites you to enjoy major
destinations for recreation and relaxation, must-visit venues in
the culinary and cocktail kingdoms, and long-standing arts, civic,
and cultural institutions. That just scratches the surface of
things to do in Phoenix! If you're interested in this opportunity,
please e-mail your CV to Timothy A. Bernau at timothy.bernau@va.gov
or call 623-920-1304!
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