The Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) is currently recruiting 3 Physicians to work within our SCI/D section to assist with Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders (SCI/D) in our Aurora Colorado facility. Recruitment Incentive Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized This is an open and continuous announcement which will remain open until vacancies are filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as received. Applications will remain on file until 30 September 2026. Interested in a career that offers a true work-life balance? Look no further! The VA Rocky Mountain Network (VISN 19) offers a balance of professional and clinical complexity that stimulates growth yet also allows the professional an opportunity to enjoy life outside of work VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Available Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. 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. 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 staff physiatrist will be responsible for: Providing Clinical coverage: a. Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury unit providing specialty care for acute inpatient rehabilitation, subacute rehabilitation, sustaining care, respite and occasionally hospice b. SCI/D Consult Team reviewing: i. Internal medical center consults ii. Consults from spokes and other VA SCI/D care networks iii. External community referrals c. SCI/D specialty clinics. d. There are expected regular call responsibilities for evenings and weekends in collaboration with the PMRS team. e. Collaborative secondary coverage of PMRS Showing mastery of SCI/D skills including: Assessing and prescribing treatment for inpatients and outpatients referred by consultations. Providing or organizing specialty procedures such as chemodenervation injections for spasticity. Leading an interdisciplinary team. Developing ongoing relationships with other medical sub-specialties in the treatment of complicated SCI/D patients. Coordinating recommendations for medical equipment Participating in strategic planning, resource utilization management discussion, and interfacing with Veteran service organizations and stakeholders Participating in education Resident education Staff education Education to hospital departments and staff Performance improvement activities along with the program development and modification to continually improve patient care. The staff physiatrist will work with patients, families and rehabilitation team members and other providers including: Rehabilitation nurses Physical Therapists Occupational Therapists Speech and Language Pathologists Recreational Therapists Prosthetists/Orthotists Social workers Psychologists Audiologists Optometrists Physicians, PAs, and NPs The staff physiatrist is expected to have an academic appointment within the University of Colorado Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. They are responsible for the teaching of residents and are responsible for oversight of the care provided residents. The staff physiatrist will participate in the administration of programs, program development, performance improvement, committees, and other staff functions as delegated by the SCI/D service Chief. The staff physician will be willing to serve as the "physician delegate" of the Chef of the SCI/D Service. If the staff physiatrist holds an appointment in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and comply with the rules and regulations related to said appointment. The provider should expect to participate in faculty committees and medical student/residency training. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am to 430pm 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. 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.