Physician (Regular Ft) - Physiatrist

As a member of the Specialty Care Service which includes consultant responsibilities within Geriatric and Extended Care (GEC), the incumbent provides direct clinical services to accomplish the missions of the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center (Saginaw VAMC), VISN 10, and VHA. Incumbent will provide primary and specialty physiatry, chronic pain management services and consultations for outpatient and Community Living Center (CLC) Veterans receiving care in the Saginaw VAMC.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly qualified candidates 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 Duties include but are not limited to: General competence in musculoskeletal evaluation and management to include recommendations for further testing, treatment and surgery. General competence in a variety of EMG, NCS and other diagnostic studies of nerves, muscles, bones and vessels as needed to evaluate and manage Veteran's needs. Expertise or willingness to acquire expertise in the management of acute and chronic pain conditions with coordination of care with Primary Care Providers, Physical Therapists/Occupational Therapists, Behavioral Therapists and other Mental Health professionals within the context of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model. Specific competence in the diagnosis and management of Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI) disorders including certification for TBI exams in C&P, Seamless Transition, and consultations. Performs the role of SCI provider and assists the SCI team in providing care to Veterans with spinal cord injury. Serve as a consultant to CLC providers to manage inpatient rehab unit. In addition to providing direct patient care, incumbent also provides patient and family education, staff education, and consults and collaborates with other health care providers. Evaluates programs and/or service activities using professional standard of care and practice, and adheres to the requirements of Saginaw VAMC and GEC standards. Participates in the planning and implementation of Performance Improvement/Quality Management programs, including CARF Accreditation. Involved in formulating and implementing general policies, procedures, standards and goals and objectives for GEC that are consistent with, and support the mission of Saginaw VAMC and VISN 10. May be asked to participate in facility special projects and teach Medical Residents from Central Michigan University College of Medicine and other facility affiliates as well as other Clinical Programs. Work Schedule: Monday - 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. 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. 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.