Physician (Physiatrist)

Staff PhysiatristVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Approved for this position 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 Major Duties and Responsibilities: The candidate will be a Staff Physiatrist and will report to the Chief of PM&R, expected to practice in accordance with professional standards, core values, and with a commitment to service excellence. Will carry an appropriate clinical workload, take part in continuing medical education (as defined by licensure), and will be involved with quality assurance and performance improvement activities. As a physiatrist you will provide clinical coverage in clinics such as general Rehab outpatient rehab, electromyography (EMG) lab, spinal cord injury, polytrauma, rehab amputee clinic, and other clinics as delegated.Routinely perform outpatient musculoskeletal and neuromuscular exams to diagnose and treat, to emphasize function, rehabilitation, pain management and injury prevention along with patient wellness. Prescribe therapeutic interventions, works with the rehab therapists, as well as other health care providers as needed to establish a comprehensive and integrated rehabilitation program for the Veteran.Safely performs and designs electrodiagnostic studies including electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies, with accurate interpretation, diagnosis, and documentation.Competent in performing routine joint and trigger point injections.Collaborate with and oversee multidisciplinary team and mid-level providers in the management of patients in Spinal cord injury/disease clinic.Complete consultations, notes and reports in a timely manner and the results are made readily available to the referring practitioners.May be required to provide coverage at prosthetic clinic with prosthetic and orthotic evaluation and treatment.Promote and assist with telehealth practice and activities.Other duties assignedWork Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM compressed schedules availableRelocation/ Recruitment Incentive Approved for this position.