General Surgeon
Job Summary
General Surgeon
Location
Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center4815 N. Assembly St., Spokane, WA 99205
Position Overview
The General Surgeon will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical care to eligible Veterans at the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center. Services must meet or exceed nationally recognized standards of care consistent with the American Board of Surgery (ABS), The Joint Commission (TJC), and VA clinical guidelines.
This is a non-personal services role providing direct patient care within a full-scope VA surgical program.
Schedule & Hours
Clinic/OR Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Federal holidays observed
No outpatient clinics or surgeries scheduled on VA holidays
Primary Responsibilities
Scope of Practice
The General Surgeon will be responsible for providing comprehensive surgical care, including but not limited to:
Clinical & Surgical Duties
Perform general surgical procedures consistent with hospital privileges
Conduct inpatient and outpatient consultations
Provide pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care
Participate in operating room cases as scheduled
Communicate diagnostic results in accordance with VA policies
Provide discharge education and follow-up instructions
Adhere to all VA medication policies (no sample medications)
Administrative Responsibilities (Approx. 20%)
Participate in Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement activities
Attend required service, surgical, and medical staff meetings
Complete OPPE/FPPE documentation
Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the VA EHR
Patient Care Expectations
Timely consult completion in accordance with VA access standards
Compliance with patient safety, infection control, and risk management protocols
Documentation of all care in the VA electronic health record system
Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education & Training
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Completion of an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency
Board Certification
Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Licensure
Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
No history of license restriction, suspension, revocation, or surrender
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Experience & Skills
Demonstrated competency in general surgical procedures
Proficiency in electronic health record systems
Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
Strong clinical judgment and professionalism
Credentialing & Compliance
Must successfully complete VA credentialing and privileging prior to start
Maintain required CME for ongoing certification
Comply with VA mandatory training, immunization, and infection control requirements
Employment Status
Contractor-provided physician
Not a VA employee
Must maintain professional liability insurance
About Aptive
Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.
Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.
EEO Statement
Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.
