Board Certified or Board Eligible Plastic Surgery Physician
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