Summary

The Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) reports directly to the Chief of Staff and is responsible for the overall clinical - administrative - and programmatic leadership for PM&R Service. The Chief of PM&R Service manages both inpatient and outpatient services related to physical medicine and rehabilitation services to include - but not limited to - specialties related to occupational therapy - kinesiotherapy - physical therapy - and pain management.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Knowledge of programmatic functions and operations of a PMRS service line
• Knowledge and skilled in management administration - which includes consultation - negotiation - and monitoring
• Ability to supervise multidisciplinary staff from various backgrounds
• Ability to organize work - set priorities - meet multiple deadlines - and evaluate assigned program area(s)
• Ability to provide training - orientation - consultation - and guidance within clinical specialization of practice
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• This position requires: light to moderate lifting (15 - 44 LBS)
• light carrying (15 LBS and under)
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers
• both hands required
• walking (up to 2 hours)
• standing (up to 2 hours)
• kneeling (up to 1 hour)
• ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• near vision correctable at 13" to 16"
• far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
• depth perception
• ability to distinguish basic colors
• ability to distinguish shades of colors
• hearing (aid permitted)
• emotional stability
• mental stability
• working closely with others
• and working alone.

Duties

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2025 or until all positions are filled
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 30 November 2024 - with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks
• Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Major Duties and Responsibilities to include but not be limited to: The Chief of PM&R is an actively practicing practitioner in either physical medicine or any rehabilitation specialties
• The Chief of PM&R provides oversight of clinical services consistent within their scope of practice
• The Chief of PM&R performs clinical duties/direct patient care activities at a minimum of 25 percent of duty hours
• The Chief is responsible for overseeing the design - implementation - and evaluation of clinical services consistent with evidence-based best practices
• The Chief oversees the development of program activities - services - record-keeping - schedules - policies - evaluation procedures - marketing brochures - educational resources - etc
• The Chief of PM&R independently provides clinical assessment and treatment at the advanced practice level to Veterans and their family members as assigned
• The Chief addresses coverage issues - manages day to day operations - liaises with administrative staff both internal and external to ensure full clinical operations
• The Chief identifies and monitors ongoing training needs of staff and makes provisions for staff development and education
• The Chief engages in the provision of advice - counsel - instruction - and mentoring to employees regarding work and administrative matters
• The Chief is responsible for the planning and direction of actions necessary to assure that service area meets local - VISN - and national expectations related to performance and productivity
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: A recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants
• 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 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Work Schedule: Monday -Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 p.m.