Description

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 

Requirements

The duties of the Orthopedic Hand Surgeon are related to skills in both specialties and include:

• Examine patient's 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
• Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases and injuries
• Prescribes course of treatment for patients with injuries, disorders, or malformations and performs required surgery
• Conducts and supervises 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
• Make sure that surgical equipment is adequate
• Plans and executes disease prevention and health promotion programs
• Exercises command of medical units as provided by law and regulations
• Conduct medical research on new injuries or diseases, and conducts, supervises, and participates in medical education and training of other medical personnel
• Participates in on-call schedule in a responsive and timely manner
• Provides outpatient consultation and hospital consultation services
• Maintains CME units based on the requirements of the specifying Board
• Maintains historical records by documenting symptoms, medications, and treatment events and writing summaries
• Enhances 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
• Taking call for Plastic surgery and Orthopedic hand surgery emergencies
• Collaboration with Providers for this and other specialties
• Teaching of Residents and Fellows
• Participation 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