Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Surgeon needed in Central Alabama

The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) in Montgomery is seeking a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to join our distinguished and growing Medical Staff. As one of the largest and most historic VA healthcare systems in the Southeast, CAVHCS proudly serves Veterans across Alabama and Georgia and maintains academic affiliations with 24 universities and professional institutions. We are a regional leader in clinical excellence, innovation, and training and we invite you to be part of that mission.

This position is assigned to the Orthopedic Section of Surgical Services and provides comprehensive orthopedic care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The surgeon will manage all phases of ambulatory care, hospitalized patients, surgical consults, and perioperative care.

? Major Duties & Responsibilities

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• Provide full-spectrum orthopedic care for Veterans, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up.
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• Perform standard and intermediate orthopedic surgical procedures consistent with VHA guidelines and approved clinical privileges.
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• Manage inpatient and outpatient surgical consults, including preoperative and postoperative care.
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• Maintain hospital admitting privileges and manage surgical patients throughout their continuum of care.
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• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, compassionate, and effective patient care.
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• Participate in quality improvement, practice-based learning, and evidence-based clinical decision-making.
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• Maintain active privileges and remain clinically current in orthopedic surgery.
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? Required Core Competencies

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• Patient Care Deliver compassionate, appropriate, and effective care promoting health and treating disease.
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• Medical/Clinical Knowledge Demonstrate mastery of biomedical, clinical, and social sciences and apply them to patient care and education.
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• Clinical Judgment Use scientific evidence and methods to evaluate and improve patient care.
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• Interpersonal & Communication Skills Build strong relationships with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
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• Professionalism Uphold ethical practice, continuous development, cultural sensitivity, and responsibility.
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• Systems-Based Practice Understand healthcare systems and apply that knowledge to optimize care delivery.
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• Technical Skills Maintain surgical skills common to the profession to ensure safe, ethical, and effective treatment.
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? About Montgomery, Alabama

Montgomery blends Southern hospitality with a thriving modern economy. The region features:

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• A balanced production and service economy
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• Major interstates connecting the Southeast
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• Public, private, and military institutions of higher learning
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• A rich cultural heritage and historic significance
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• High quality of life and low cost of living
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• World-class arts, theater, healthcare, and retail
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• A warm, family-friendly environment ideal for putting down roots
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The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerces Economic Development team actively supports innovation, business growth, and community prosperity making this an exceptional place for physicians seeking both professional fulfillment and personal quality of life.

?? Why Join CAVHCS

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• Serve Americas Veterans with honor and purpose
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• Competitive federal salary and VA physician benefits package
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• Robust academic partnerships and teaching opportunities
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• Supportive, mission-driven clinical environment
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• Opportunities for leadership, innovation, and professional growth
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