PM&R Saginaw MI Federal

Job Description

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• General competence in musculoskeletal evaluation and management to include recommendations for further testing, treatment and surgery.
• General competence in a variety of EMG, NCS and other diagnostic studies of nerves, muscles, bones and vessels as needed to evaluate and manage Veteran's needs.
• Expertise or willingness to acquire expertise in the management of acute and chronic pain conditions with coordination of care with Primary Care Providers, Physical Therapists/Occupational Therapists, Behavioral Therapists and other Mental Health professionals within the context of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model.
• Specific competence in the diagnosis and management of Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI) disorders including certification for TBI exams in C&P, Seamless Transition, and consultations.
• Performs the role of SCI provider and assists the SCI team in providing care to Veterans with spinal cord injury.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Extensive Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possibly 5 days paid absence for CME.
• Retirement Benefits:
  Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Insurance:
  Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs (carried into retirement).
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• CME Reimbursement:
  Possible $1,000 per year for full-time board-certified physicians.
• Malpractice Protection:
  Free liability protection with tail coverage.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP):

• This position may be 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), and 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 are ineligible to apply.

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship or qualified non-citizens.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Subject to urinalysis, background/security investigation, and pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an accredited school.
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license.
• Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
• Residency Training:
  Approved by ACGME or AOA, or equivalent verification for foreign graduates.

Physical and Emotional Demands:

• Capability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.
• Manage emotional demands of patient interactions and critical illness observations.
• Visual requirements include reading, distinguishing colors, visual inspections, and depth perception.