Physician (Physical Medicine & Rehab Section Chief)

Physiatrists Section Chief

The overall responsibilities of the Physiatrists Section Chief include, but are not limited to:

The Physiatrists Section Chief is responsible for the direct supervision of all rehabilitation physicians, including those assigned to Mayaguez (MOPC) and Ponce Outpatient Clinics (POPC) under PM&R Service. Is responsible to coordinate the provision of rehabilitation services at other facilities within the VA Caribbean Health Care System (VACHS).

The Physiatrists Section Chief, makes clinical and administrative decisions, provides direct patient care, and is actively involved in the decisions that support the management of resources for the Physiatry rehabilitation medical services.

As such, the Physiatrists Section Chief is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive healthcare delivery system within their specialty tailored to the needs of the Veterans patient population served and ultimately the quality of care and utilization of health care resources. The Physiatrists Section Chief assists the ACOS for Rehab in the medical services oversight of the following rehabilitation service programs: Polytrauma System of Care, Amputation System of Care, Interdisciplinary Integrated Pain Rehabilitation Program, Comprehensive Inpatient Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Program, Prevention of Amputations for Veterans Everywhere (PAVE), Stroke/Brain Injury, Hand Rehabilitation, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Acute Medical/Surgery Inpatient Consults, Early Mobilization Inpatient Program, Interventional Pain Program and PM&R Residency Program among others.

Provides compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient care focused on health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and end-of-life care.

Uses clinical judgment, scientific evidence, and best practices to evaluate and continuously improve patient care.

Communicates effectively and maintains professional relationships with patients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary health care team.

Demonstrates professionalism, ethical practice, respect for diversity, continuous professional development, and effective collaboration with colleagues.

Applies knowledge of health care systems and processes to improve the quality and effectiveness of patient care.

Performs clinical procedures within approved privileges and ensures timely and accurate documentation in accordance with VA and applicable regulatory requirements.

Participates in the Comprehensive Integrated Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Program (CIIRP) and Blind Rehabilitation Service on-call coverage, as assigned, including case review and appropriate supervision of PM&R residents.

Integrates VA core values and mission into the rehabilitation and treatment of patients.

Performs assigned research and administrative responsibilities.

Ensures compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, accreditation, and VA requirements.

Completes consultations in a timely manner and ensures results are readily available to referring practitioners.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).