Physician (Physiatrist)

Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until filled with a closing date no later than September 30, 2024.

The cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be based on available applications, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month.

Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for a highly qualified applicant

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Not Available

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

The physiatrist specializes in medical rehabilitation and treatment to promote the health, independence, and quality of life for veterans with disabilities.

Physiatrist will assist in diagnosing, treating, and directing an interdisciplinary rehabilitation plan for individuals with acute and chronic pain from musculoskeletal conditions, stroke, spasticity, traumatic brain injury, amputation, post-operative rehabilitation, and electromyogram testing.

The incumbent utilizes non-surgical treatment methods such as non-narcotic pain medications, modalities and utilize whole health services.

Experience with injections such as joint, epidural spinal, facet blocks, or ultrasound/EMG guided injections and experience in performing EMG is a plus and highly recommended.

The Physiatrist is responsible for providing professional clinical services to veterans in the PM&R Section including rehabilitation and pain management.

Clinical services are within the coordination of care to patients with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal injuries and disorders.

The position is under the direct administrative supervision of the PM&R Section Chief and the Geriatrics Extended Care Service Line (G&ECSL) Manager and is expected to provide clinical services to patients in all PM&RS clinics.

The work is comprised of providing clinical services consistent with accepted ethical and professional standards in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

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