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Within the Sensory and Physical Rehabilitation Service Line (SPRSL), the physiatrist shall help Veterans achieve maximum function and the highest quality of life possible. Through an interdisciplinary team approach that addresses a Veteran's physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being through a combination of non-surgical treatments including medication and injections; physical, occupational, and complementary therapies; and the use of assistive/adaptive devices.
01/13/2025 to 02/05/2025
$123,077 - $300,000 per year
Physiatrists fall under pay table-1, tier-1 on the Physician, Dentist And Podiatrist Annual Pay Ranges
VM 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Not required
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
Yes
CBTD-12621172-25-BS
827869900
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
The physiatrist works closely with the Veterans as well as team members to include: Caregivers; SCI/D Program Coordinator and Nurse Case Manager; Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, & Speech-Language Pathologists; Polytrauma/TBI Program Coordinator and Nurse Case Manager; as well as administrative staff, clinicians and physicians from other services.
The selected candidate is primarily assigned to the Outpatient Physical Medicine Clinic, Outpatient Amputation Specialty Clinic (ASoC), Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder Clinic, and other Specialty Physical Medicine Clinics as needed, such as Interdisciplinary Pain (IDPC), Movement Disorders, Long COVID, Brace, etc. Physiatrist also provides inpatient rehabilitation consultation on an as needed basis.
Job duties include (but are not limited to) the following:
1) Effective diagnostic evaluation, examination, and interdisciplinary treatment planning for Veterans seen in assigned clinics to include such conditions as amputee, SCI/D, CVA, ALS, musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, peripheral nerve pathology, etc.
2) Administer and interpret EMG studies as assigned and if qualified.
3) Evaluate for and administer Botox injections as assigned and if qualified.
4) Recommend appropriate therapeutic interventions for rehab medicine clinicians such as PT, OT, and SLP. Collaborate and consult with rehab medicine clinicians to optimize patient care and outcomes.
5) Recommend DME and adaptive equipment to include prosthetic limbs, manual, and power mobility when appropriate and in accordance with VHA directives.
6) Collaboration and communication with referring SCI/D "hub" sites for optimal patient care and transition.
7) Consults are completed in a timely manner with results made readily available to the referring practitioners.
8) Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
9) Practice in accordance with professional standards, core values, and with a commitment to service excellence.
10) Participation in the FPPE/OPPE process.
11) Participation in Clinical Peer Reviews as appropriate.
12) Adherence to Occupational Health requirements.
13) Use scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care outcomes.
14) Provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and treatment of disease.
15) Timely completion of assigned trainings and learning modules
16) Practices independently, using professional judgment and expertise to make decisions about services and treatment provided to Veterans and their significant others/family members.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Will be included in the job offer
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: Monday - Friday: 8AM to 4:30PM EST
Additional Requirement: See Veterans Health Administration Manual M-2, "Clinical Programs," Part VIII, "Rehabilitation Medicine Service." VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2.
Preferred Experience
- Board Certified
- Experience with the following populations and clinics: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Amputation System of Care (ASoC), Spinal Cord Injury, Movement Disorders, Pain management, Long COVID, specialty bracing and other Specialty Physical Medicine Clinics.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: The work involves standing, stooping, lifting (frequently greater than 40 pounds), sitting, pulling, assisting patients in transferring from various devices (bed, wheelchair, floor, motorized vehicles, mats etc.). Additionally, moving patient and supplies and pushing patient in their manual wheelchair's. Additionally, the incumbent is required to work at a computer workstation to complete his/her documentation for clinical patient care or administrative needs. Occasionally, the incumbent may need to drive a government vehicle. Incumbent may also be required to travel to all campuses of VA Providence Healthcare System as the clinical specialist.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/827869900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.