Job Description

The VA Medical Center in Memphis is seeking a dedicated and skilled Board Certified or Board Eligible Plastic Surgery Physician to provide comprehensive surgical care to our nation's Veterans. The successful candidate will deliver a full range of plastic surgery services in both inpatient and outpatient settings and participate in on-call duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat surgical conditions requiring plastic and reconstructive surgery

• Perform pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient care

• Provide consultations to other medical specialties within the VA system

• Participate in clinical oversight, quality assurance, and continuous performance improvement

• Collaborate with physician assistants and other medical staff for coordinated patient care

• Maintain timely and complete documentation in the VA’s electronic health record (EHR) system (CPRS/VistA)

• Participate in mandatory annual trainings and comply with all VA policies and directives

• Support teaching and supervision of health trainees if applicable

• Ensure communication of test results per VHA Directive 1088(1)

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school

• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States

• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications

• Completion of VA-required annual training (e.g., HIPAA, Suicide Prevention, Active Threat)

• Must be proficient in English (written and spoken)

• Must meet credentialing and privileging standards as per VHA Directives 1100.20 and 1100.21

• Able to obtain and maintain clearance through VetPro and comply with infection control requirements (TB, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Influenza, COVID-19)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior VA experience

• Active DEA registration

• Strong documentation and communication skills

• Familiarity with VA EHR systems (VistA, CPRS)

Other Requirements:

• Participate in the on-call rotation as required

• Submit to a thorough background check and credentialing process

• Provide CME documentation and maintain privileges according to VA regulations

• Meet all immunization and OSHA bloodborne pathogen training standards

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