Physician - Physiatrist

Diversity Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Eligible

Federal benefits

Job summary

VA Boston Healthcare System seeks a board-certified Physiatrist to lead outpatient rehabilitation services. The role requires MD/DO, full US license, and eligibility for EDRP incentives as part of the comprehensive VA benefits package.

The physician will diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of rehab conditions, perform MSK ultrasound and targeted injections, and mentor PMR residents and students in a collaborative clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Must have MD or DO degree.
• Currently licensed to practice medicine in the United States.
• Board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
• Completed residency in PM&R (ACGME/AOA) or equivalent.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• US citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed where allowed by VA policy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee continuity of care in outpatient clinics.
• Diagnose and treat a full spectrum of rehab conditions (MSK, chronic pain, TBI, stroke, amputation, SCI).
• Collaborate with Orthopedics, Rheumatology, and PCP services.
• Perform MSK ultrasound and orthobiologic injections (PRP, etc.).
• Teach PMR residents, PA students, nursing staff.

Job description

Summary

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.

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: American Board Certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position
• A physical examination prior to placement is required
• This is a designated drug testing position
• After appointment - you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
• Requires lifting 15-44 pounds
• pushing (approx
• 2 hours)
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers and both hands
• walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
• Hearing aid is permitted.

Duties

• Duties include but not limited to: Oversee continuity of care outpatient clinics
• Daily utilization of skills in the diagnosis and treatment of a full spectrum of acute and chronic rehabilitation conditions to include musculoskeletal injuries - chronic pain - traumatic brain injury - stroke - amputation - and spinal cord injury
• Flexible and available for cross coverage clinical work throughout VA Boston facilities Specialized procedural skills in support and collaboration Orthopedic - Rheumatology - Medical and PCP services
• Diagnostic and interventional MSK ultrasound - performs evidence-based - orthobiologics practice that include but not limited to General joint injections - other specialized injection for chronic pain conditions - PRP - etc
• Demonstrated interest in scholarly activities - teaching of PMR residents in training - PA students - nursing and staff
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Available for highly qualified eligible candidate
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHA EDRP Program Support [e-mail] - for questions or assistance on how to begin the application process
• 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: Full-time
• Monday through Friday
• on-call rotation schedule
• Tour of duty to be discussed during interview process.