Physician - Pain Management

This position is 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) & 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 ineligible to apply.

**This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 16, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be August 11, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.** VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@VA.GOV, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: Full-time, schedule to be determined by supervisor. 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 Major duties include but are not limited to: The Pain Management physician is organizationally and administratively responsible for the managing of patients suffering from acute or chronic pain, or pain in patients requiring palliative care, postoperative pain or conditions in which pain is a primary problem such as neuropathic pains or headaches. Examinations and evaluation may be conducted for the purpose of: Initial and subsequent follow up of pain management patients. Performance of history and physical examination Behavioral modification and feedback techniques Chemical neuromuscular denervation (e.g., Botox injection) Diagnosis and treatment of chronic and cancer related pain Discography and intradiscal/percutaneous disc treatments Epidural and intrathecal medication management Epidural, subarachnoid, or peripheral neurolysis Fluoroscopically guided facet blocks Implantation of subcutaneous epidural and intrathecal catheters Infusion port and pump implantation Injection of joint and bursa, including sacroiliac, hip, knee, and shoulder joint injections Management of chronic headache Modality therapy and physical therapy Neurulation with cryo, chemical and radiofrequency modalities Nucleoplasty Percutaneous and subcutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrodes Peripheral, cranial, costal, plexus, and ganglion nerve blocks Prevention, recognition, and management of local anesthetic overdose, including airway management and resuscitation. Recognition and management of therapies, side effects, and complications of pharmacologic agents used in the management of pain Rehabilitative and restorative therapy Stress management and relation techniques Spinal injections, including epidural injections: interlaminar, transforaminal, nerve root sheath injections, m and zygapophysial joint injections Superficial electrical stimulation techniques (e.g., transcutaneous electrical neural stimulation) Trigger point injection Other Responsibilities: Interpersonal relationships: works effectively with patients, families, co-workers and other health care professionals. Acts as collaborative physician with PA's and NPs as requested by authorized staff. Physicians comply with information security policy and procedures and all documentation on coding. Documents medical advice to patients by telephone as appropriate and in accordance with the VASNHCS protocol. Performs necessary administrative duties which include operation of VISTA and the computerized electronic patient record (CPRS) and meets established timelines for completion of documentation and encounter completion. Acts as a liaison with other medical center programs and personnel as they relate to pain management: Physiatrists Pharmacists Registered Nurses Licensed Practical Nurses Advanced Medical Support Assistants

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete TB Testing and Immunization evaluations Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.