Physician Pain Medicine (Regular FT) VM-602-15

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 124.000 - 400.000; Jornada completa

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Paid Time Off

Federal health insurance

Descripción de la vacante

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington DC seeks a Pain Medicine Physician to join the Pain Medicine Section within the Neurology Service at the DC VA Medical Center.

You will deliver comprehensive pain services to Veterans, including evaluations, diagnoses, and integrative treatment plans. Responsibilities include interventional procedures with fluoroscopy and ultrasound guidance, opioid management, inpatient consults, supervision of fellows, and teaching.

Formación

• MD or DO degree from LCME/COCA-accredited medical schools.
• Foreign graduates must meet ECFMG eligibility if not LCME/COCA approved.
• Appointment may be granted under exceptional circumstances with no patient care.
• Credentials must show high professional attainment or expertise.

Responsabilidades

• Perform comprehensive medical and functional evaluations for Veterans referred to the Pain Clinic.
• Establish accurate pain diagnoses and develop integrated treatment plans.
• Perform interventional pain care under fluoroscopy/ultrasound guidance.
• Provide inpatient consults and manage chronic pain including opioid management.
• Supervise trainees and complete EHR documentation.
• Participate in program development and multidisciplinary meetings.

Conocimientos

Pain medicine

Interventional procedures

Team collaboration

Educación

MD/DO (US licensure)

Descripción del empleo

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

The Pain Medicine Physician will deliver comprehensive pain services as a core member of the Pain Medicine Section, supporting both patients and the broader Pain Management Team. This role provides care for Veterans within the Pain Medicine Section situated within the Neurology Service at the Washington DC VA Medical Center.

Key Responsibilities

General Description of Assigned Duties The Pain Medicine Physician has specific responsibilities that include: Clinical: Perform comprehensive medical and functional evaluations for Veterans referred to the Pain Clinic, including history, physical examination, and review of diagnostic studies.

Establish accurate pain diagnoses and comorbidities (e.g., substance use disorders, mental health issues) and, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, develop individualized, integrated treatment plans that emphasize functional restoration and self-management. Perform interventional pain care, including fluoroscopy and ultrasound-guided invasive procedures (e.g., epidural steroid injections, medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablations, joint injections).

Provide inpatient consultative services for Veterans admitted to the hospital experiencing acute pain, acute on chronic pain, or uncontrolled chronic pain. Provide medication management for chronic pain conditions, focusing on polypharmacy reduction, opioid risk stratification, and utilizing non-opioid analgesics and adjuvant medications.

Manage opioid medications and perform opioid medication adjustments including tapers as indicated and in compliance with current VA/DOD Long-term Opioid Therapy Clinical Practice Guidelines, and local VA policies. Evaluate, diagnose, and treat Veterans with opioid dependence/opioid use disorder and chronic pain, which may include initiation and management of buprenorphine products.

Orders, performs, reviews, and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests, imaging, and other diagnostic studies necessary to optimize the pain care plan. Follows up with Veterans regarding results per VHA standards to discuss care plans, changes to therapy, and additional monitoring or testing requirements. - Provide clinical assistance to nurse practitioners, physicians assistants, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Provide training and supervision of physician pain medicine fellows working within the clinic. Complete all required electronic health record documentation in accordance with VHA standards, including timely, accurate entries for pain management activities, therapeutic changes, recommendations, procedures, and patient check-out (such as diagnostic and procedure codes).

Ensures compliance with national and local performance measures, including prompt health screenings and completion of clinical reminders for patients. Perform other clinical duties as indicated and assigned. Administrative: Participate in program development activities, including data collection/management, policy development/adherence, and documentation, as indicated by section and service leadership.

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, as well as pain committee and other pain meetings (e.g., data-based risk reviews), as indicated by section and service leadership. Participate in intra- and interdepartmental committees, task forces, and projects, as requested by section and service leadership. Academic/Teaching/Training: Provide supervision, education and training to Medical Center trainees, including residents, students and interns/fellows.

Actively supports the Pain Medicine fellowship program with George Washington University by providing formal education, training and supervision of physician pain medicine fellows. Provide didactics/lectures to medical staff within the area of pain management, specifically pain-focused interventions. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am EST to 4:30pm EST

Requirements & Education

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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $124308 – $400000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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