Staff Physician - Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder Service (SCI/D)

Staff Physician – Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder Service (SCI/D) Location:

Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center – South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX Position Type:

Permanent, Full-Time Positions Available:

2 About the Opportunity Join the Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder Service (SCI/D) team at the South Texas VA, where you’ll provide world-class care to Veterans living with spinal cord injuries and disorders. This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on rehabilitation and neuro medicine. Key Responsibilities: • Provide comprehensive outpatient care for SCI/D patients. • Perform detailed history and physical exams, EMG, injections, and other procedures. • Collaborate with Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Neuropsychology, and other specialties. • Document care in CPRS and maintain compliance with national guidelines. • Educate patients and families on treatment plans and rehabilitation strategies. • Participate in performance improvement activities and optional clinical research. • On-call duties include rotational weekend coverage for inpatient rehab. Work Environment • Setting: Primarily outpatient with occasional inpatient consults. • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (No routine nights or weekends except rotational call). • Team: Work alongside 4 physicians, nursing staff, social workers, pharmacists, and therapists. • Patient Population: Approximately 600 Veterans on the SCI/D registry. Qualifications Required: • MD or DO degree • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation or Neurology Preferred: • Experience in neurorehabilitation (SCI/D) • Interest in pain management, spinal cord medicine, musculoskeletal medicine Compensation & Incentives • Salary Range:

$240,000–$300,000 • Competitive salary based on VA Physician Pay Table • Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $40,000 per year for 5 years (maximum $200,000) Tax Free. • Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance available. • Academic Affiliation: Faculty appointment opportunities with UT Health San Antonio. Exceptional VA Benefits • Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), which includes: Lifetime Pension

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% matching

Social Security participation • Comprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. • Paid Time Off: Generous annual leave, sick leave, and 11 federal holidays. • Malpractice Coverage: Provided at no cost. • Work-Life Balance: Predictable schedule, no RVU pressure, and strong support for wellness.

Why San Antonio? San Antonio offers a vibrant lifestyle with affordable living, excellent schools, rich cultural heritage, and year-round outdoor activities. Enjoy the benefits of Texas living—no state income tax, diverse dining, and proximity to the Hill Country. Apply Today Be part of a mission-driven team serving America’s Veterans. Contact: Craig Rickaway, MHA, MBA – Physician/Provider Recruiter Email:

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