Chief, Physical Medicine & Rehab - Veteran Care Leader

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives

Paid Time Off

Federal health/vision/dental

Federal retirement benefits

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Board-certified PM&R

Leadership experience

Interdisciplinary leadership

English proficiency

Education

MD degree

PM&R residency

Board certification in PM&R

Job description

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.