Orthopedic Surgeon needed in Oklahoma

Job description

Minimum Requirements
● Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited
institution.
● Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS).
● Minimum 2 years of recent orthopedic surgical experience, including arthroplasty and
trauma/fracture care.
● Strong understanding of general orthopedic practice, including outpatient, inpatient,
surgical, emergent, and perioperative care.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document clearly and
efficiently using electronic health record systems (CPRS/VistA).
● Ability to perform orthopedic procedures including joint injections, fracture management,
splinting/casting, reductions, and operative interventions.
● Detail-oriented and proficient in maintaining accurate clinical notes, operative reports,
consults, and orders.
● Ability to work under pressure and manage urgent/emergent cases, including 24/7 call
responsibilities, while ensuring high-quality patient care.
● Familiarity with AAOS, ABOS, Joint Commission, and AHA practice standards.
● Proficiency in operating room procedures, surgical workflows, and multidisciplinary
coordination with nursing, anesthesia, and primary care teams.
● Must hold an active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state.
● Must maintain current BLS & ACLS certifications.
● Ability to pass federal background checks, credentialing processes (VetPro), immunization
compliance, and mandatory VA training requirements.
Preferred Qualification
⮚ Fellowship training in Arthroplasty, Trauma, Sports Medicine, or Hand Surgery.
⮚ Prior experience working in a VA medical center, military healthcare system, or federal
healthcare environment.
⮚ Familiarity with CPRS/VistA, VA documentation standards, and OPPE/FPPE requirements.
⮚ Experience in Level I or Level II trauma settings.
Responsibilities/ Scope of Work
⮚ Provide comprehensive onsite general orthopedic services, including evaluation, diagnosis,
and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings.
⮚ Perform surgical procedures such as arthroplasty, fracture fixation, rotator cuff repair,
carpal tunnel release, and other orthopedic interventions in accordance with VA standards.
⮚ Participate in scheduled OR block days and maintain timely completion of pre-operative,
intra-operative, and post-operative documentation.
⮚ Provide outpatient clinic coverage, including new patient evaluations, follow-ups,
procedures, joint injections, aspirations, and minor in-office orthopedic care.
⮚ Deliver 24/7 rotational on-call orthopedic coverage, including phone consult response
within 15 minutes and onsite emergency response within 60 minutes.
⮚ Manage inpatient orthopedic consults, perform daily rounding, coordinate care plans, and
collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
⮚ Ensure all patient care documentation is completed in CPRS/VistA per VA timelines,
including consults, operative reports, and clinic notes.
⮚ Comply with all VA, federal, infection control, privacy, and clinical practice regulations.
⮚ Attend required meetings, trainings, and credentialing evaluations (OPPE/FPPE).
⮚ Collaborate with VA surgeons, specialists, PAs, NPs, and nursing staff to support high
quality orthopedic care for Veterans.
⮚ Maintain professionalism, reliability, and adherence to key personnel requirements,
ensuring uninterrupted coverage per contract needs.