This position is located in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&R) in the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS). This position provides support to the Chief of PM&R Service in carrying out the mission of the service and VA Medical Center. This planning may include resource utilization, future program directions, marketing and financial review/planning. The PMRS staff physician independently provides clinical Physiatrist services to eligible Veterans. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 not limited to: The incumbent is expected to interact with the Veteran as well as family members, significant others, community agencies and providers, and other staff. The staff physiatrist will be responsible for assessing and prescribing treatment for outpatients and inpatients referred by consultations. Providing specialty tests such as electrodiagnostic testing and other procedures such as peripheral joint injections, soft tissue injections, and botulinum toxin injections for spasticity as determined by needs of the service and training/certification/skills demonstrated. Providing coverage for other physicians as needed during times of absence including clinical coverage, oversight of Physician Assistant(s), and other staff. The staff physiatrist will work with patients, families and rehabilitation team members and other providers. When appropriate and based on academic appointments, staff physiatrists are responsible for the teaching of residents and medical students, as well as responsible for oversight of the care provided by residents and students. Staff physiatrists will participate in the administration of programs provided by and other staff functions as delegated by the Chief of PMRS. Educational responsibilities include education of other staff in the medical center who are involved in rehabilitation programs. Programmatic responsibilities include establishment of policies and procedures; relationship management, promotion of programs; ongoing program evaluation; practice improvement activities; evaluation of resource utilization and other program development. Advocacy within the medical center and the community for the department programs and the Veterans they serve. The staff physiatrist is assigned to outpatient general physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics and subspecialty clinics including but not limited to Amputee/Orthotics clinic, Musculoskeletal clinic, General PMRS clinic, Wheelchair clinic, Spinal Cord injury clinic, Traumatic Brain Injury clinic, Pain clinic, EMG clinic, and other specialty clinics as needed and as they are developed. The staff physiatrist will spend time on administrative work related to program development and accreditation, as well as other committee work as determined by Service Chief. The staff physiatrist will spend time directly teaching and coordinating teaching activities for PM&R medical students, residents, and other professionals (e.g. Physical Therapists, Physician Assistants) as necessary. Provides opportunities for professional continuing education through journal clubs, case presentations, workshops, and conferences. Participates in oversight of the PM&R resident trainee program. Ensures that PM&R residents receive education and training consistent with the requirements of the affiliated medical school and of the ACGME and AAPM&R residency review committee. Participates in formal resident education curriculum. Participates in research if appropriate (examples include oversight of case reports and other scholarly activity. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Hours are based on needs of the service 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/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.