This position is eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). You must meet eligibility requirements per VHA policy and apply within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (1 to 5 yrs) are determined by VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former participants ineligible to apply. A recruitment or relocation incentive may also be available for highly qualified candidates. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment or Relocation: May be available for highly qualified candidates. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): The position is eligible for the EDRP. Learn more. 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 will serve as the administrative and clinical lead for the Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Service (SCI) at the Hampton VAMC in Hampton, VA. The physician will have a broad skill set in the diagnosis and treatment of the full spectrum of acute and chronic spinal cord injury and rehabilitation conditions and be able to provide consultative services for these populations. Coverage of direct clinical care for SCI Veterans is a requirement. The physician must have completed residency training in an accredited program and have been granted board certification by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) with subspecialty certification in Spinal Cord Injury(SCI) Medicine. License to practice medicine in any state of the United States of America is required. The physician should be a nationally recognized leader in SCI education or research, and demonstrate an interest and skill set in the education of residents, fellows, medical students, and allied healthcare trainees. Administrative Responsibilities Include: Is directly accountable to the Medical Center Management Team for day- to-day administrative activities of the service, and accountable to the Chief of Staff for clinical program activities and overall compliance with VISN wide policies and procedures. Links clinical improvements to operation efficiency for the service. The intensity, activity, and broad program mission generates numerous, complex problems which require the Service Chief to have outstanding skills and ability in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all programs which effect a positive impact on the interdisciplinary service, the interdisciplinary professional and the heath care delivery system. Formulates long and short-range goals and objectives, plans, and programs for the service. In formulating such plans, coordinates with the Chief of Staff and facility management to integrate the Medical Center and VISN objectives. Collaborates with executive leadership, managerial and clinical leaders in formulating local Medical Center Policy, resource planning for human resources, equipment, and space. Involves union leadership in pre-decision formulation of policies and organizational changes that affect the service members. Monitors measured outcomes and works collaboratively with Medical Center Management to meet mutual program goals. Identifies long and short-range needs to formulate proposals for executive level management consideration. Clinical Responsibilities Include: Provides a full range of PMR-specific evaluations to diagnosis and treat the general SCI population. Provides consultation to professional staff within VAPSHCS and community providers concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans. Functions independently as a member of the VAPSHCS medical staff, with full clinical privileges. Provides education to Veterans, family members and significant others. Maintains certification and licensure in the medical specialty. Serves as a clinical leader in emergencies. Provides care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for health problems and promotes health lifestyles. Demonstrates knowledge about established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and technological sciences, and their application in SCI medicine. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM This announcement is Open until 9/30/2026. Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager on a biweekly basis. You will receive an email notification if/when your application has been reviewed and referred. The announcement will close once a selection has been made. 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 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.