Physician-(Physiatrist)

VA Connecticut Healthcare System is seeking a Physiatrist to join our team. This person provides comprehensive patient care in the form of consultative outpatient Physiatry care at the Connecticut Healthcare System. The physiatrist strives to meet the needs of internal and external customers while supporting VA missions. The incumbent has skills in internal personal relationships to effectively resolve conflicts and work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary environment.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. The Physician - Staff Physiatrist Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&RS) duties consist of but are not limited to the following: Provide clinical care and assist in diagnosing, treating, directing interdisciplinary rehabilitation plan for individuals with Musculoskeletal conditions, Neurologic conditions, Pain, Amputations. Experience performing peripheral joint injections, US guided injections, botulinum toxin injections and an interest in medical resident education is preferred. Develop, implement and document the PM&R treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients, including prompt completion of clinical reminders. Functions independently as a member of the VHA CT Medical Staff, with full clinical privileges. Complies with all CPRS documentation procedures, including timeliness of standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures. Provides care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for health problems and promotes health. Demonstrates knowledge about established and evolving biomedical, clinical and cognate sciences and their application in patient care. Demonstrate skills that result in effective information exchange and teaming with patients, their families and professional associates. Demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles and sensitivity to diverse patient populations. Demonstrate awareness of and responsibility to larger context and systems of healthcare. Be able to call on system resources to provide optimal care. Participates in educational programs. May provide presentations at local and national level conference and educational events. Participates at a local, regional or national level in subspecialty societies or patient organizations. Continuously seeks to develop and implement best practices in the service and medical Center, as appropriate. Follow systems in place to monitor the effectiveness of the tele rehabilitation program clinical program through quality improvement processes and ongoing program evaluation. Liaisons with other health care programs, if necessary, to effectively coordinate service or patient care. Depending on the Academic Appointment, he/she will be responsible to conduct research, develop a funded research program, or support ongoing amputation related research projects. Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm)

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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).