Serve Those Who Served. Shape the Future of Veteran Care.

VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon with expertise in Arthroplasty to provide high?quality, patient-centered care to our nation’s Veterans. This is an excellent opportunity to practice in a collaborative, well?resourced environment within the greater Sacramento region.

Position Highlights:

• Focus on primary and revision arthroplasty, with opportunities to support general orthopedic procedures
• Dedicated OR block time supported by experienced anesthesia and surgical staff
• Access to advanced imaging, multidisciplinary teams, and on?site specialty services
• Opportunity for academic involvement with regional partners (if desired)
• Balanced schedule with protected administrative time

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients requiring joint replacement care
• Perform operative and non-operative orthopedic services including total joint procedures
• Participate in call coverage and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Maintain compliance with VHA policies, documentation standards, and quality measures
• Engage in teaching, committee work, or process improvement initiatives as appropriate

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship training in Arthroplasty (strongly preferred)
• Unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
• U.S. citizenship (required)

Benefits & Incentives:

• Competitive compensation with additional recruitment/relocation incentives available
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility for student loan repayment
• Federal retirement with pension + 401(k) with matching
• Malpractice coverage with tail provided by the federal government
• 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance

Why Mather, California?
Located in the vibrant Sacramento metro area, Mather offers access to the outdoors, exceptional schools, and a thriving healthcare community. Enjoy proximity to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, and the Bay Area while making a meaningful impact on Veteran care.

Apply Today
If you are dedicated to surgical excellence and Veteran-centered care, we encourage you to apply.

For additional information or to express interest, please contact:
Kelly DeBoer – Supervisor Physician/Provider Recruitment
Kelly.deboer@va.gov

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About VA Northern California Health Care System

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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