Physician - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Los Angeles, CA 90025

Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Profession Physician

We are looking for a mission-driven, patient-focused Physiatrist who is committed to enhancing veterans' lives through exceptional rehabilitative care in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS). This role involves direct patient care in outpatient rehabilitation clinics including Spinal cord injury consults, sport medicine, wheeled mobility clinics and general rehabilitation clinics. The physician will work collaboratively with the Polytrauma Network Sites, Amputee Network Site, Spinal Cord Injury System of Care, Electrodiagnosis Services (EMG), Rehabilitation therapies and Interventional Pain Programs under the oversight of the Chief/Deputy Chief  of PM&R. Key responsibilities include overseeing clinical services, integrating core values into the rehabilitation process and actively contributing to medical education by mentoring residents and fellows. Additionally, the physician will support strategic planning, resource management, and outcome-based patient care across various rehabilitation programs, such as brace, wheelchair, amputee, and cardiac rehab clinics.

This position offers leadership opportunities in clinical, educational, research, and administrative areas, including advocating for accessibility and specialized care for patients with physical and cognitive disabilities. The ideal candidate will have expertise in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, recreational therapy, and vocational rehabilitation, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The role also involves performance improvement initiatives, cross-coverage for rehabilitation services, and participation in research within PM&RS.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am-4:30pm

Qualifications:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine
  • Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States
  • Must have completed residency in an accredited core specialty
  • Board Certified in PM&R

Benefits and Features: The VA offers all employees industry leading full benefits and features package to support high quality professional practice & favorable work-life-family balance. The VA package includes:

  • Competitive Salary Range: $240,000-$300,000, Final Salary determination within this range.
  • 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)
  • Benefits Include: Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, Thrift Savings Plan (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits etc.
  • Continuing education: Up to $1,000 or more annually
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: VA employees are eligible.
  • Service without strings: No employment contracts, noncompete clauses, restrictive covenants