Physiatrist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Quick Facts

• Role: Physiatrist (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

• Service line: Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC)

• Focus: Inpatient physiatry consultations and TBI/Polytrauma Program leadership

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm (no on-call)

• Rewards: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, paid time off, federal pension/401(k), comprehensive insurance

Description

Physiatrist role providing high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitative care to Veterans across inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include inpatient rehabilitation consultations and serving as Medical Director for the TBI/Polytrauma Program, with clinical oversight for Veterans with traumatic brain injury and polytrauma. Work supports complex cognitive, physical, and behavioral rehabilitation needs in coordination with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient rehabilitation consultations for Veterans in acute care and Community Living Center settings

• Evaluate and manage patients with functional impairments, mobility limitations, and complex rehabilitation needs

• Lead and oversee the TBI/Polytrauma Program (Medical Director)

• Develop individualized rehabilitation plans to improve functional outcomes and quality of life

• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams (neurology, neuropsychology, therapy, nursing, social work)

• Collaborate with GEC, hospitalists, surgeons, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development within GEC

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• MD (or equivalent DO) degree from an approved allopathic or osteopathic school

• Current full and unrestricted medical license

• Completion of an accredited residency training program leading to board certification eligibility (or approved alternatives)

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation and background/security investigation

• Complete VA onboarding and required pre-employment steps; meet testing and vaccination requirements

Benefits

• Paid time off: 50–55 days/year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and CME-related paid absence if eligible)

• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution

• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care options

• CME: Possible $1,000/year reimbursement (with full-time and board certification)

• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage

• Incentives: Recruitment/relocation incentives (sign-on bonus) may be available if approved

• Education support: Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) eligibility per program rules; EDRP application required within 4 months of appointment