Physician - Pain Management

The Alexandria VA Medical Center in Alexandria/Pineville, LA, is seeking a compassionate, full-time, BC, MD/DO Physical Medicine & Rehab Physician to work in our PM&R Service.  Alexandria/Pineville is known as the 'Heart of Louisiana'.  National Geographic Traveler ranks Alexandria as one of America's top ten "wilderness towns" because of its incredible access to the one of the country's most beautiful and expansive national forests. Candidates must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and exceptional health of our Veterans.  The Alexandria VA Medical Center is fully dedicated to providing top-quality medical care by serving and honoring Americas Veterans.

Highlights of this position include:

• Competitive Starting Salary $238,000 - $300,000
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm. NO CALL
• Provide care to approximately 12-20 outpatients daily in an outpatient setting, including diagnosis, care and treatment, as well as consultations to other services when requested
• Responsible for all facets of acute/chronic pain in ambulatory, hospital, or Community Living Center setting
• Will assist in completing quality management reviews
• Manage both medical and procedural based pain care, including MAT (suboxone)
• Regularly attends PM&R Service, and medical staff meetings, Pain Management member
• Supervise, teach, and coordinate teaching activities for PM& R related programs

 Additional Requirements:

• Board Certified MD/DO
• Board Certified in Physiatry (PM&R)
• 5 years experience as a physiatrist
• Required: DEA X Waiver (certification for prescribing Suboxone)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. Non-Citizen candidates will be considered if a U.S. Citizen is not found
• Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State

We offer:

• Predictable work schedules and a focus on quality rather than volume
• Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15K per year
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage provided
• 26 days paid vacation; 13 days paid sick time per year w/unlimited carry over; 11 paid holidays
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Possible 5 days and up to $1,000 per year reimbursement for CMEs (must be full-time with board certification)
• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), if approved
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates

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