Staff Physician; SCI​/D Outpatient​/EDRP Authorized

Staff Physician (SCI/D Outpatient) - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized

Apply for a prestigious Staff Physician position in the Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders Service (SCI/D) at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

This role is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) and offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, extensive benefits, and a comprehensive total‑rewards package. You must meet VHA policy eligibility requirements and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants are ineligible for the incentive.

Base pay: $240,000–$270,000 per year (actual pay based on skills and experience). Contact your recruiter for details.

• United States citizenship, or a non‑citizen applicant when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from a VA approved school.
• Completed residency training accredited by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, ACGME, or AOA.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Full licensing required for Physician Resident Providers (PRPs); PRPs serve on an intermittent or fee‑basis under supervision.
• Board certification may be required for faculty status; see VA Qualification Standards for details.

• Provide patient care, education, and supervision of resident physicians in an outpatient setting.
• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations following national guidelines.
• Conduct EMG injections and other diagnostic tests consistent with privileges.
• Consult with allied health professionals (OT, PT, neuropsychology, audiology, speech‑language pathology, vision testing, psychosocial evaluation, etc.) for holistic patient care.
• Document care in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and maintain detailed encounter notes required by electronic tools.
• Participate in performance improvement activities, research to advance patient care, and quality management activities such as root‑cause analysis and morbidity & mortality conferences.
• Assist with administrative duties: review SCI/D service consults, manage facility‑wide performance measures, attend accreditation meetings, serve on hospital committees, and maintain medical licensing and board certification requirements.
• Provide on‑call coverage as needed, including weekend coverage on the inpatient rehab unit, and perform telehealth consultations when required.
• Offer educational counseling on neuro‑rehabilitation, medication management, complementary services (health coaching, massage, acupuncture), and disease prevention.

• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (sign‑on bonus) available for highly qualified individuals.
• EDRP Authorized: supporting artists can apply for student loan repayment (excluding former EDRP participants).
• Competitive salary plus annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• Paid time off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, and up to 5 days for CME).
• Traditional federal pension (retirement after 5 years of vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% employer matching.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care insurance (many can be carried into retirement).
• Full malpractice coverage with tail protection.
• No employment contract; no restrictions on moonlighting.
• Work schedule typically Monday–Friday, 07:30–16:00 CST (subject to discussion).

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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Government Administration