Physician-Physiatrist

Miami VA Healthcare System (Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center) and the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS), is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician (Physiatrist). Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Not Authorized A physiatrist specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), focusing on restoring function, reducing pain, and improving quality of life through nonsurgical treatments. They diagnose conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, and muscles, and lead multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams. Duties includes, but are not limited to: Restoring mobility and physical function Managing pain Improving quality of life Coordinating comprehensive rehabilitation plans Diagnose and treat conditions involving the musculoskeletal and nervous systems (e.g., arthritis, back pain, stroke, spinal cord injury). Use nonsurgical treatments, including: Spine and joint injections Nerve stimulators EMG/nerve conduction studies Ultrasound-guided procedures Pain management therapies Lead multidisciplinary rehab teams: physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, rehab nurses, and others. Coordinate care with primary care physicians, neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, and other specialists. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Intermittent pm(Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).

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. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. 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.