Do you enjoy the outdoors? Chief of Physicial Medicine and Rehab awaits

$258,000 - $313,000/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Pineville, LA

Full-time - Senior

Pineville, LA

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Alexandria VA Medical Center is a full-time leadership role focused on providing exceptional care to Veterans. This position combines administrative, clinical, and educational responsibilities, with a significant emphasis on managing rehabilitation services and pain care. The role requires a compassionate and highly motivated individual dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Veterans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the PM&R service line, ensuring high-quality care for Veterans with physical disabilities.
• Manage both medical and procedural pain care, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with Suboxone.
• Provide subject matter expertise and advice to facility leadership regarding rehabilitation medicine.
• Examine and assess patients, developing and managing comprehensive rehabilitation programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for consultation on medical management of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), spinal cord injuries, and other neurologic and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Attend PM&R service and medical staff meetings, contributing to pain management discussions.
• Supervise and mentor staff within the PM&R service.

Requirements

• Board Certified MD/DO in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience as a physiatrist.
• DEA X Waiver certification for prescribing Suboxone.
• Full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. State.
• U.S. Citizenship is required, with non-citizen candidates considered if no U.S. Citizen is found.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in managing rehabilitation programs in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Familiarity with federal healthcare systems and policies.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus up to $15,000.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Malpractice liability protection with tail coverage.
• 26 days of paid vacation and 13 days of paid sick time per year with unlimited carryover.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting.
• Federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Possible reimbursement for CME's up to $1,000 per year.
• Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).
• Recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.