Staff Physician (SCI/D Outpatient) - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized

Staff Physician, Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders Service

The Staff Physician, Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders Service (SCI/D) is responsible for patient care, patient/family education, and supervision of resident physicians. Participation in clinical research is optional. Primarily evaluates patients in an outpatient clinical setting. The majority time is devoted to patient care and education, with the remaining time set aside for performance improvement activities and research to improve patient care and activities sufficient to maintain proficiency in state-of-the-art rehabilitation/medical care. Most of the work takes place at Audie L. Murphy VAMC, though some travel may be required. Administrative duties include but are not limited to:

• Reviewing SCI/D service consults for neuro rehab medical appropriateness
• Participating in managing facility wide performance measures such as access and utilization
• Participating in accreditation meetings or surveys as needed
  • May serve on hospital wide committees
  • May participate in Quality Management activities such as root cause analysis or Morbidity and Mortality conference
• Participating in peer review
• Maintaining medical licensing and Board certification requirements
• Obtaining resident supervisory privileges through medical school affiliate
• Operating computer technology/platforms

Clinical duties include but are not limited to:

• Performing a comprehensive, initial history and physical examination in compliance with national guidelines
• Performing electromyography (EMG), injections and other tests consistent with privileges
• Consulting other disciplines, as necessary, to complete the patient examination; e.g.
  • Occupational Therapy,
  • Physical Therapy,
  • neuropsychological testing,
  • audiology and speech language pathology testing,
  • vision testing,
  • psychosocial evaluation, etc.
• Carrying out whole health and disease prevention activities including education, shared decision-making, and recommending complementary medical services (health coaching/massage/acupuncture)
• Documenting care provided in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)
• Documenting the detailed, targeted, initial history and physical examination required for evaluation in the electronic tool(s)
• Obtaining consent and documents procedures performed during clinic visits
• Providing education and counseling of patients with Neuro Rehab diagnoses including outcomes, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
• Available to fulfill On call duties including weekend coverage on the inpatient rehab unit
• Consulting other medical specialties when necessary
• Providing SCI Neuro Rehab telehealth consultations, etc.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified individuals Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, 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 $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 Work Schedule: TBD (Typically M-F, 0730-1600 CST) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.