Physician (FT Physiatrist) (Montgomery)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program , 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.

Duties

The Physiatrist will see patients in consultation from other providers to determine rehabilitation needs and progress. The Physiatrist may also perform procedures such as EMG/NCV, trigger point injections, joint injections, botulinum toxin injections, interventional procedures, and spinal manipulation when indicated. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service. The Physiatrist serves as a key clinical resource for matters involving Rehabilitation services. Candidates must have demonstrated clinical and administrative knowledge and experience enabling successful leadership of a large, multidisciplinary service and the ability to provide excellent patient care.

Additional Benefits and Information

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards .
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
• Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more .
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator, for questions/assistance.
• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and possible 5 days for CME).
• Retirement: Federal pension (5 years vesting) and 401K with up to 5% VA contributions.
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance.
• Licensure: One full, unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• CME: Possible $1,000/year reimbursement (full-time, board-certified).
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Contract: No employment contract or significant restrictions on moonlighting.

Work Schedule

8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday