Position: General Surgeon (Contract)
Location: Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center Clarksburg, WV
Contract Type: Federal (ICSP Task Order)
Service Line: Specialty Care Surgery
Position Overview
- Provide onsite General Surgery physician services to veteran patients
- Deliver care in accordance with VA policies, clinical standards, and PWS requirements
- Support the VA mission of delivering high-quality, timely care to the veteran population
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive surgical evaluations, procedures, and follow-up care
- Deliver care in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings
- Utilize VA systems including Electronic Health Records (EHR/VistA)
- Document all patient encounters in accordance with VA standards and timeliness requirements
- Participate in:
- Quality Assurance / Performance Improvement (QA/QI) initiatives
- Peer reviews and clinical evaluations (FPPE/OPPE)
- Communicate effectively with:
- VA clinical staff
- Multidisciplinary care teams
- Patients and families
- Adhere to VA clinical, privacy (HIPAA), and safety protocols
- Maintain compliance with all VHA directives and medical staff bylaws
Clinical Scope: General surgery services for VA beneficiaries. Operative and non-operative care. Pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative management. Participation in Operating Room (OR) procedures as privileged
Minimum Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted MD/DO license in any U.S. state or territory
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery (ABS)
- Current certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- Eligible for and able to obtain:
- VA credentialing and privileging
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in surgical procedures
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Credentialing & Compliance: Must complete VA credentialing and privileging process prior to start.
Maintain: Active licensure. Board status. Continuing Medical Education (CME). Comply with: VHA Directives (1100.20, 1100.21, etc.). Privacy Act & HIPAA requirements. Subject to background checks and security clearance requirements
Performance Expectations: Meet VA standards for: Clinical quality. Documentation accuracy. Timeliness of care. Participate in ongoing provider evaluations (OPPE/FPPE). Maintain patient satisfaction and safety standards. Follow VA scheduling, productivity, and reporting guidelines
Reference: BC-5/5/6-lp-af
