Physician - Spinal Cord - (EDRP & Recruitment Authorized)

Veterans Health Administration

Augusta (GA)

On-site

USD 124,000 - 315,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

EDRP

Paid Time Off

Federal Insurance

CME Leave

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Physician for Spinal Cord Injury in Augusta, GA. This 28-hour part-time role involves admitting, evaluating, and treating SCI patients, with opportunities for on-call duties and leadership within the SCI service.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) and recruitment incentives may be authorized; a competitive federal pay range applies, with comprehensive benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

MD degree or equivalent in allopathic/osteopathic medicine.
Must have LCME/COCA accreditation for year of degree.
Foreign medical graduates must meet ECFMG eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, treat, and consult patients with SCI care needs.
Admit and evaluate patients in SCI units and clinics.
Provide on-call coverage and supervise midlevel providers.
Review interfacility consults and patient records for appropriateness.

Skills

Spinal cord injury care

Clinical evaluation

On-call duties

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Unrestricted US medical license

Job description

Physician - Spinal Cord - (EDRP & Recruitment Authorized)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications and subsequent cut-off dates are on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Key Responsibilities

Our hospital provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, physical therapy and rehabilitation, spinal cord injury treatment, and more. Located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, the city of Augusta, GA lies on the Savannah River, which supports its diverse economic endeavors as well as vast recreation options.

The city is the center point of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), a 13-county region that includes both Georgia and South Carolina. It is located within close proximity to many major southern destinations including Atlanta, Columbia, and Charlotte. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants.

Education Debt Reduction Program: 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. Learn more 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.

Major Duties/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: The incumbent may work in one or all the following units: SCI Outpatient and Inpatient wards, SCI Clinic, and as a consultant to facility wide services. The incumbent reports to the Assistant Chief Spinal Cord Injury.

The incumbent will, as defined by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the subspecialty SCI Medicine, admit, evaluate, diagnose, and provide treatment or consultative services to patients in need of SCl care. Upon providing competency and receiving approval, the incumbent may also perform specialty procedures as delineated in their clinical privileges.

The incumbent will be responsible for providing care to patients and will participate in the on call rotation.

The incumbent will assist the Service Chief in reviewing all interfacility consults (IFC) directed to the SCI service from the medical center or SCI spoke sites and will provide consultative services to spoke site providers as needed The incumbent will assist the Service Chief in reviewing the records of all new injuries referred to the SCI center and deciding as to whether the patient is appropriate for services at the SCI center.

The incumbent will assist the Service Chief ensuring that the service line meets all the SCI performance measures or health systems indicators. The incumbent will assist the Service Chief while working with the SCI Business Manager and Admissions Clerk in managing the inpatient census and scheduled admissions based on staffing levels. The incumbent will be responsible for the supervision and evaluation of midlevel providers assigned to the service.

The incumbent may be asked to attend meetings and act as a representative for the SCI Service Chief. The incumbent will function as the acting SCI Service Chief in the absence of the SCI Service Chief and Assistant SCI Service Chief. The incumbent will comply with all established customer service protocols and demonstrate professionalism in terms of good judgment, ethical behavior, and professional demeanor always, in contacts with patients, peers and other employees.

The incumbent will always be attentive to the unique requirements per the age of the patient, the development capabilities of the individual and the cultural needs of the patients in all considerations of the type of care provided. Computer security policies will be always followed with the strictest attention being paid as to HIPAA requirements to protect patient information.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; part-time schedule to be arranged based on the needs of the agency.

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 – $315000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 28 Hours position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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