Reported by 9 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Pain Management·Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm · Not mentioned·FPay transparency
Overview
The package
AI-structured
This is a full-time Pain Management (PMR) physician role at a VA Level 1A facility in Stockton, providing comprehensive, high-complexity pain management services to Veterans including interventional procedures, medication management, and interdisciplinary care. The position offers federal benefits including EDRP loan repayment up to $200,000, but no sign-on bonus or physician employment contract.
$780,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
$200,000 loan repayment support
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm · Not mentioned
11 weeks PTO or vacation disclosed
Outpatient (VA Medical Center, with telehealth component) · VA Medical Center – Level 1A VHA Facility · Primarily outpatient specialty pain consultations and interventional procedures; telehealth included
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Posted pay vs real comps
$695k$780k/$800k
Physician-reported range Reported median
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
Type
SalaryDr Market Context
Market context
$695,000 – $800,000
Structure
salary
Signing bonus
$0
Loan repayment
$200,000
PTO
11 weeks
$695k$780k/$800k
Physician-reported range Reported median
This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 9 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.
Outpatient (VA Medical Center, with telehealth component)
Facility type
VA Medical Center – Level 1A VHA Facility
Trauma level
Level 1A (VHA designation)
Patient population
Veterans with acute, subacute, and chronic pain conditions; medically and psychiatrically complex patients
Community snapshot
Peer median
$615k
26 reports · national
Active supply
2
1 in Stockton, California
Transparent pay
1/2
state roles with reviewed pay
Work-life
Outpatient (VA Medical Center, with telehealth component)
Cost of living
113
above U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities
Schools
-0.4
grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024
26 SalaryDr Pain Management reports in national show a $615,000 median.
2 active Pain Management roles in California, including 1 in Stockton, California; 1 include reviewed transparent pay.
Physicians in this comparison cohort report 4.3/5 average job satisfaction.
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How is the $200,000 loan repayment structured — forgiven over time, contingent on service years, or paid up front?
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Work Design
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm
Call burden
Not mentioned
Shift type
Days
Inpatient / outpatient
Primarily outpatient specialty pain consultations and interventional procedures; telehealth included
Coverage model
Independent practice within granted clinical privileges; interdisciplinary team-based care
Admin burden
Documentation in CPRS/EHR per VHA workload capture requirements; participation in performance improvement, peer review, PMOP reporting metrics, and interdisciplinary Pain Management Team meetings
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount up to $200,000 & eligibility period one to five years are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
**This ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until July 13, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be May 20, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.** VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Work Schedule: Full-Time: Monday to Friday; 7:30am to 4:00pm Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@VA.GOV, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 The incumbent reports to the Chief, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service The Pain Medicine Physician provides comprehensive, high-complexity pain management services to Veterans within a Level 1A VHA facility. The incumbent evaluates, diagnoses, and manages acute, subacute, and chronic pain conditions in medically and psychiatrically complex patients using evidence-based, interdisciplinary approaches. The physician practices independently within granted clinical privileges and collaborates across specialty services to ensure compliance with national VHA directives, PMOP standards, Joint Commission requirements, and High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles. This position is non-supervisory. Provides comprehensive pain evaluations including functional, psychosocial, and risk stratification assessments. Manages complex pain conditions including spine disorders, neuropathic pain, postsurgical pain, cancer-related pain (in coordination), CRPS, and multifactorial chronic pain syndromes. Performs advanced interventional procedures within approved privileges, including epidural injections, facet procedures, radiofrequency ablation, peripheral joint injections, ultrasound-guided procedures, and neuromodulation management (if credentialed). Conducts medication management including opioids in strict compliance with PMOP, OSI, CARA, and VHA opioid safety policies. Implements multimodal and non-pharmacologic strategies including coordination with Whole Health, Behavioral Health, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic, and complementary modalities. Participates in interdisciplinary Pain Management Team meetings and SCM-PM implementation. Provides specialty pain consultations for Primary Care, Surgical Services, Oncology, Neurology, and other high-complexity services. Ensures adherence to risk mitigation protocols including PDMP review, opioid agreements, urine drug screening, naloxone prescribing, and documentation of functional outcomes. Participates in telehealth delivery of pain services. Completes documentation in CPRS/EHR in accordance with VHA workload capture and compliance requirements. Participates in performance improvement initiatives, peer review, and PMOP reporting metrics relevant to Level 1A facility standards.
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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. 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). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
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