Physician-Pain Medicine (Physical Integrated Medicine Service)

Ralph H. Johnson VA can be found in beautiful downtown Charleston. With its rich history, vibrant culture, idyllic coastal location, exquisitely preserved architecture, and celebrated dining selections, Charleston is one of America's best loved destinations. Settled alongside the Ashley rivers and Atlantic Ocean, Charleston has a subtropical climate with mild winters and warm, sunny summers. Charleston proper is surrounded by communities and that extend beyond the historic peninsula.

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 30, 2027. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized 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 Duties include but are not limited to the following: -Evaluate, diagnose, and manage Veterans with acute, chronic, and cancer-related pain using evidence-based, VA/DoD guideline-concordant treatment plans. - Perform interventional pain procedures (e.g., epidural steroid injections, facet/medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation/implant) consistent with granted privileges. - Prescribe and manage pain medications safely, adhering to the Opioid Safety Initiative, PDMP use, risk assessments, and urine drug monitoring. - Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team (primary care, behavioral health, PT, pharmacy, Whole Health) and provide consultation to referring providers. - Complete timely, accurate CPRS documentation and meet access, productivity, and performance metrics. - Maintain credentialing, privileging, OPPE/FPPE, licensure, board certification, and required training. - Participate in quality improvement, peer review, and patient safety activities. - Educate Veterans and families on pain conditions, treatment options, and self management. - Precept or supervise trainees and advanced practice providers, as applicable Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm (Subject to change based on agency needs).

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.