PHYSICIAN (TBI Physiatrist) w/Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (SIGN-ON BONUS) and EDRP Authorized

Job Title

Physiatrist

Duties

The Physiatrist (under the guidance and direction of the Chief of PM&R) will oversee and collaborate to ensure that all applicable clinical functions, as assigned by Chief of PM&Rs are completed timely and optimally. Service responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage our TBI/Polytrauma Program.
• Evaluation and management of general PM&R outpatients, spine clinic and EMGs.
• Provides cross cover for our inpatient rehab unit while the primary attending physician is leave.
• Weekend call coverage for CIIRP inpatient unit.
• PM&R Resident and student teaching
• Execute clinical and non-clinical assignment efficiently, timely and courteous service to all veterans seeking rehabilitative care, and make clinical notes readily available to the referring practitioners.

Benefits

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

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.

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

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)

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

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

1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

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

Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 8:00AM to 4:30PM (CST)