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.