Physician, Supervisory Musculoskeletal with EDRP

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.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organized physician leader to serve as the Supervisory Musculoskeletal Physician for PM&RS-an exciting, central role that connects and coordinates care across multiple specialties, including therapy services, orthopedic surgery, PM&RS, medical residency programs, and comprehensive pain management. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until October 20, 2026 or until positions are filled. Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 Clinical Model & Responsibilities Provide high-quality patient care and education using a consultative/triage-focused model, primarily serving Veterans with isolated musculoskeletal complaints and providing in-clinic injections to include corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, and platelet-rich-plasma under ultrasound guidance. Continue collaboration with specialty programs for more complex cases: Outpatient polytrauma for MSK issues with neurologic comorbidities Comprehensive pain clinic for non-operative patients requiring long-term pain management Supervise and mentor both PM&RS and orthopedic residents in a dynamic, team-oriented clinic environment. Work alongside therapy staff who are immediately available to support flexible scheduling, rapid coordination, and efficient patient flow. Participate in acute inpatient rehabilitation call coverage for our 12-bed inpatient unit (approximately 4-5 weeks per year, evenly distributed across faculty). Administrative Duties: Leadership of interdisciplinary team activities. Reviews orthopedic surgery and/or PM&R consults for medical appropriateness Participates in peer reviews Maintains medical licensing and Board certification requirements Obtains resident supervisory privileges through medical school affiliate Supervision of (including but not limited to) IPU-assigned Physical and Occupational Therapy staff in collaboration with the Outpatient Therapy Supervisor, PM&RS Customer service: includes responding to service concerns, completing Patient Advocate, White House or Congressional complaints Clinical Duties:Responds to and completes consults received for the evaluation of PM&R including: Performs a comprehensive, detailed, targeted, initial history and physical examination in compliance with national guidelines. Utilizes diagnostic point-of-care ultrasound as necessary to refine differential diagnosis and treatment plan. Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, X-rays, electromyography (EMG), electrocardiograms (EKGs) and other tests as approved by the supervising PM&R Physician. Consults 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, dental evaluation, psychosocial evaluation, etc. Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision-making. Writes Medical Orders and prescriptions for non-controlled substances, as necessary, for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State law and approval of the supervising PM&R Physician. Evaluation and treatment of clinical conditions associated with the musculoskeletal system, including specialty care. Performs corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid, and platelet-rich-plasma injections and other clinic-based procedures as indicated. Call coverage of inpatient rehabilitation unit. Documents care provided in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) in accordance with STVHCS requirements. Documents the detailed, targeted, initial history and physical examination required for evaluation in the electronic tool(s) required by VA. Provides education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs. Non-routine duties: May be assigned by the Outpatient PM&R Section Chief. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.