Physician - Spinal Cord Injury - EDRP and Recruitment/Relocation Authorized

Veterans Health Administration; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 200.000 - 315.000; Jornada completa

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Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Total rewards package

Descripción de la vacante

Veterans Health Administration is seeking an internal medicine physician to support the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Center within the VA North Texas Health Care System. The physician will provide consultative and primary care services to Veterans with SCI/D in inpatient and outpatient settings, with on-call duties and a focus on comprehensive lifelong care.

The role includes admissions, treatment planning, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Formación

• MD/DO degree from an LCME-accredited school or COCA-equivalent.
• US licensure in good standing (or eligible) to practice medicine.
• Board certification in internal medicine or eligibility for certification.

Responsabilidades

• Provide consultative and primary care services to SCI patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Perform history and physicals, develop treatment plans, and manage complex medical conditions.
• Use EMR for documentation and coordinate with SCI team for comprehensive care.

Conocimientos

Board-certified in internal medicine

SCI care experience

Educación

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or DO

LCME/COCA-accredited medical school

Herramientas

EMR systems

Descripción del empleo

Physician - Spinal Cord Injury - EDRP and Recruitment/Relocation Authorized

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The VA North Texas Health Care System (VANTHCS) Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Center haswell-established programs dedicated to providing acute rehabilitation and chronic lifelong comprehensive care to Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D). An internal medicine physician will provide consultative and primary care services to the SCI Service on an inpatient and outpatient basis.

Key Responsibilities

This is an Open Continuous Announcement & will remain open until December 18, 2026, or until all positions are filled. The first cut-off date is September 18, 2026. 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. Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated.

After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Admitting privileges, history and physical, preparing treatment plans, diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions of the following body systems: cardiovascular, circulatory, dermatologic, endocrine, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, hematological, immune, infectious, metabolic, musculoskeletal, neurological, psychiatric, pulmonary, renal, rheumatologic, administration of parenteral fluids, medications & blood products, suturing minor lacerations, urethral catheterization, incision & draining of superficial abscess, occult blood testing, inhalation therapy IPPB, joint injection, oxygen administration, cleaning & dressing wounds, wound debridement, intravenous catheterization, phlebotomy, application of restraints, ventilator management, mechanical chest percussion devices, initial management of fractures, physical modalities, aquatic therapy, osteopathic manipulation by osteopathic physicians, trigger point injections and serial casting/splinting.

Prescribing treatment for inpatients referred by consultations. Providing special tests such as injections or procedures with a commitment to excellence. Utilizing electronic medical records in accordance within policy and other regulatory bodies. Participation in staff meetings, educational activities, administrative and other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (Full-time), 0800-1630, with on-call duties required but rotated with the other SCI Physicians (evenings/weekends/holidays). Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [e-mail], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

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 $200000 – $315000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

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