Chief of PM&R & Polytrauma Services

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 336,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (approximated 50-55 days

Federal retirement plan

CME allowance

Tuition: CME reimbursement

Tailored health/vision/dental coverage

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Chief of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, CA.

The role requires board certification in PM&R and strong administrative leadership to guide clinical, research, and educational missions. Responsibilities include overseeing PM&R services, coordinating with Stanford PM&R, and ensuring high-quality patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Board-certified PM&R physician with extensive experience in the specialty.
• Proven administrative leadership and program management ability.
• Ability to oversee PM&R services in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and rehabilitation care across the continuum of care.
• Oversee PM&R operations, ensuring standards of care.
• Supervise PM&R physicians and residents as needed.
• Collaborate with Stanford PM&R and other services to coordinate care.
• Develop and implement PM&R strategic plans with leadership.

Skills

Board-certified PM&R

Administrative leadership

Clinical leadership

Program management

Education

MD/DO, PM&R board certification

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Chief of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, CA.

The role requires board certification in PM&R and strong administrative leadership to guide clinical, research, and educational missions. Responsibilities include overseeing PM&R services, coordinating with Stanford PM&R, and ensuring high-quality patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings.