Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehab

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Augusta (GA); Presencial; USD 230.000 - 320.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives

Paid Time Off

Federal health/vision/dental

Federal retirement benefits

Descripción de la vacante

The Augusta VA Medical Center in Georgia seeks a Physician Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to lead and supervise rehabilitation services. You will guide a team of physiatrists, coordinate inpatient and outpatient care, and drive initiatives to improve patient outcomes for veterans.

Prospective candidates must be PM&R board-certified, possess a current US medical license, and demonstrate strong leadership and program development skills across multidisciplinary teams.

Formación

• Doctor of Medicine degree from an approved school.
• Completed residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• Board-certified in PM&R with leadership/academic experience.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and improve patient outcomes.

Responsabilidades

• Provide guidance to a team of Physiatrists as rehabilitation consultants.
• Supervise and direct inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services.
• Oversee TBI performance measures and coordinate with case management.
• Lead expansion of CAM programs and pain management initiatives.
• Ensure compliant, high-quality care across the full continuum.

Conocimientos

Board-certified PM&R

Leadership experience

Interdisciplinary leadership

English proficiency

Educación

MD degree

PM&R residency

Board certification in PM&R

Descripción del empleo

Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2027. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications and subsequent cut-off dates are on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Required Experience: At least two years' experience as a service chief overseeing a medical staff
• At least two years' experience as an attending physician
• You must possess current Board Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and demonstrate extensive leadership and administrative experience in managing a physical medicine service - including supervision of clinical staff - program development - and resource management
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams in the development and implementation of innovative clinical rehabilitation initiatives or research that result in measurable improvements in patient outcomes - increased efficiency of care delivery - or expanded access to rehabilitation services
• Strong preference will be given to candidates providing specific examples of these achievements in their application package
• Applicants who do not meet this selective placement factor are ineligible for further consideration
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position - with or without reasonable accommodation - without hazard to themselves or others
• Depending on the essential duties of a specific position - usable vision - color vision - hearing or speech may be required
• However - in most cases - a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.

Duties

• The Augusta VA Medical Center is a healthcare facility operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - serving military veterans in the Augusta - Georgia area
• It provides a wide range of medical services - including primary care - specialty care - mental health services - emergency care - and rehabilitation
• The Augusta VA is committed to delivering comprehensive - high-quality healthcare tailored to the needs of veterans
• Additionally - it offers outpatient and inpatient services - pharmacy - and wellness programs to support veterans' overall health and well-being
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for well-qualified applicants
• 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/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: Provides guidance to a team of Physiatrists that act as rehabilitation consultants to other clinical staff - including nursing home care providers as well as providing supervision and direction with respect to patients receiving rehabilitation services in the inpatient rehabilitation program as needed
• Provides oversight of the TBI performance measures and monitors and refers to case management as appropriate
• Has extensive experience with pain management and is expected to provide guidance in the expansion of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) program - including expertise in CAM and/or procedural pain interventions
• Provide expert guidance in the performance of procedures such as electromyography - nerve conduction testing - trigger point and joint injections
• Ensures the most effective delivery of rehabilitative and medical services while meeting or exceeding compliance with Joint Commission - HIPPA - PHI and VA Central Office performance measure standards
• Is expected to follow each patient through the full continuum of care to include admission - discharge - performing histories and physicals - requesting/assisting in the coordination of rehab diagnostic and treatment modalities specific to each patient's needs
• Provides education and counseling of patients and family as appropriate
• Required to transfer and receive external Veteran patients from other facilities as appropriate
• Required to attend staff meetings - complete all required Talent Management System (TMS) - must complete all medical documentation in a timely manner as directed by the Veterans Health Administration and local policies
• Must adhere to and follow all VA policies - procedures and guidelines to ensure patient safety and ensure high quality of care is provided to Veterans
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.