Physician - Physiatrist

Veterans Health Administration; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marion VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Physiatrist to join their Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service Line. The role involves providing physiatric consultations, leading PM&R programs, and coordinating inpatient/outpatient care across multiple clinics.

You will perform neurodiagnostic evaluations, contribute to the Polytrauma/TBI program, and mentor mid-level providers while ensuring high-quality veteran care in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from LCME/COCA-accredited school.
• Full and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• Board certification in PM&R or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiatric consultations and lead PM&R services for the center.
• Perform neurodiagnostic testing/evaluations and manage PM&R clinics.
• Lead the Polytrauma/TBI program and supervise mid-level providers.
• Collaborate with Social Work, Prosthetics, Primary Care and HOME-BASED care teams.

Skills

Physiatry

Clinical assessment

PM&R Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Marion VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Physiatrist to join their Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service Line!

Key Responsibilities

The position will provide Physiatric consultation to the Short Stay Rehabilitation program at the Community Living Center. The position will perform neurodiagnostic testing/evaluations and serve as the lead for the medical center's Polytrauma/TBI program, as well as general physiatric care and management of inpatient/outpatient clinics and administrative duties as assigned.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Duties include but are not limited to: Provides quality patient care to inpatients/outpatients as assigned. Assesses veterans by utilizing advanced clinical judgement and physical assessment skills.

Identifies acute/non-acute/chronic health problems. Uses principles of risk management to identify system issues which impact on patient care. Orders and evaluates appropriate diagnostic tests. Adheres to clinical practice guidelines for patient acute and chronic disease management. Conducts appropriate preventive screens and diagnostic tests. Informs patients in order to accomplish shared-decision making in medical treatment/regimes.

Provides appropriate disposition of identified health care problems. Participates in PM&RS multidisciplinary activities. Keeps informed of development in the management and treatment of diseases and illness through continuing medical education, both formal and informal. Successfully integrates PM&RS identified medical needs with other patient care programs at the medical center and in the community, such as Social Work, Prosthetics, Primary Care, and Home Based Primary Care.

Consistently demonstrates medical expertise in diagnosis and treating multi-symptomatic patients. Adheres to local policies, procedures, and directives related to timeliness of documentation and encounters for verification of patient visits, finding, and medical recommendations in the electronic medical. Provides guidance and supervision for the Mid-Level practitioners to include Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners assigned to PM&RS.

Assists in the development and implementation of care programs within the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Participates in various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services such as Process Action Teams or other Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Assignments.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm 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

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 $250000 – $275000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.

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