Physician-Physical Medicine & Rehab-Recruitment Incentive-EDRP Approved

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP),a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.Program Approval, award amount(up to $200,000) & eligibility period(one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

The duties and responsibilities of the general physician at Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Service include, but may not be limited to: Performs initial histories and physical examinations on PM&R patients with neurological, musculoskeletal condition, neuromuscular condition, and functional impairment. Reviews relevant medical information and formulates diagnosis and treatment plan, using patient-centered approach and following evidence-based practice principles. Prescribes medications and other interventions within approved privileges. Performs PM&R related procedures such as electromyography (EMG), joint injections, Bursa injections, Botox injection etc., within approved privilege. Provides ongoing care for established patients and refers to other specialties and other health care professionals (chiropractor, physical therapy, massage therapy, yoga, acupuncture etc.) as indicated. Checks Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Database, monitors drug test results; and enters controlled substance orders as indicated clinically. Orders and follows up on diagnostic studies timely (such as laboratory tests, x-rays, MRIs and other imaging studies, electrocardiograms, etc.). Finishes patient notes and encounters timely. Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities Initiates requests for consultation services with other VA and Non-VA services (community care) if indicated. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with employees, volunteers, consumers, and stakeholders within the VA and outside community agencies. Attending all appropriate meetings (interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, departmental/section staff meetings, other committees as appropriate, etc.) is necessary. Initiates or collaborates in the performance improvement processes and complies with performance measures as required by the VHA and for the PM&R Service. This work will include referring cases for Protected Peer Review (Focus Peer Review and Ongoing Peer Review). Completes the continuing education hours needed for maintaining professional licensure. Demonstrates professional behavior that conforms to VA regulations and policy, state and federal laws, and ethical codes of appropriate professional accrediting organizations. Provides academic teaching and clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training, including fellows, residents, students, advanced practice providers (APPs), and other interdisciplinary team members. Serve as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees as appropriate. Offers consultation to colleagues and students on the treatment of patients treated in specialty areas, rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective practice skills. Serves on service level, medical center, Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces, as assigned. Represents the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees if needed. Communicates with different stakeholders effectively. Provides cross-coverage for other PM&R physicians as needed when they are on leave VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be Authorized Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 $2,000 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 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

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. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the Agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the Agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.