Physiatrist

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System is seeking a full-time Physiatrist to join their Geriatrics & Extended Care Service Line in Tucson, Arizona. In this role, you will serve as Medical Director for the TBI/Polytrauma Program and deliver rehabilitative care across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized rehabilitation plans and advance veteran care in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Practice Info Geriatrics & Extended Care (GEC) Service Line Inpatient and outpatient settings TBI/Polytrauma Program Interdisciplinary team including neurology, neuropsychology, therapy, nursing, social work, hospitalists, and surgeons Acute care and Community Living Center patients Shift & Schedule Permanent, Full-Time Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM No on call required Responsibilities Provide inpatient rehabilitation consults for acute care & Community Living Center patients Lead the TBI/Polytrauma Program: clinical oversight, program leadership, evaluation & management of TBI sequelae, and team coordination Develop individualized rehabilitation plans to maximize patient independence & quality of life Work side-by-side with neurology, neuropsychology, therapy, nursing, and social work experts as well as hospitalists and surgeons Participate in quality improvement and program growth initiatives within the GEC Compensation Salary: $275,000–$300,000/year, annual performance bonus, regular increases Sign-on Bonus: Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Approved Benefits Paid Time Off: 50–55 days/year (annual leave, sick leave, holidays, CME) Retirement: Immediate access to federal pension & 401K (up to 5% VA match) Health Insurance: Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, life, long-term care coverage; many programs carry into retirement Liability: Free, full malpractice coverage (including tail) Licensure: Only one unrestricted U.S. license needed CME: Up to $1,000/year reimbursement for full-time board-certified physicians No Employment Contract: No significant moonlighting restrictions Qualifications Board certification or eligibility in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) (preferred) Experience with inpatient physiatry or TBI/Polytrauma program leadership (preferred) Strong interdisciplinary teamwork skills (preferred) Commitment to clinical excellence and Veteran-centered care (preferred) U.S. Citizenship (required) Full, unrestricted medical license (any U.S. state or territory) (required) Completion of an ACGME-accredited PM&R residency (required)