PM&R Section Chief

• Searching for a board-certified or board-eligible Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician (MD or DO) to lead the PM&R department at the newly completed Health Care in Fredericksburg Virginia.  The position is best suited for those in practice > 3 years, VA experience is highly valued.
• Administrative duties include supervision and oversight of a fully integrated department to include PM&R physicians, PM&R Interventional pain physicians, Clinical O&P, Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech therapy.
• No call coverage, outpatient only
• Clinic/administrative hours: 8 – 4:30 pm, Monday -Friday
• Practice is flexible and based on training:
•  Musculoskeletal medicine to include ultrasound-guided joint injections (fluoroscopy available on site as well)
• Spasticity management (toxins, pump management)
• Stroke and TBI evaluation and management
• Orthotic and gait aid prescription
• Electrodiagnostic
• Spinal cord injury (as needed)
• Practice will be supported by all clinical specialties housed at this location including primary care, mental health, women’s health, and most medical and surgical subspecialties to include but not limited to Neurology, Orthopedics, and Podiatry.

• Fredericksburg, VA

  There’s a reason people have been putting down roots in Fredericksburg, VA for three centuries. The central location invites people from diverse backgrounds to come together, share ideas, start new ventures, grow families, and set roots.

  Fredericksburg is in an area that enjoys one of the fastest-growing economies and the highest standards of living in the United States. Some of the many things to love about Fredericksburg -

  • Proximity to culture, ocean and mountains.
    • Enjoy historic downtown Fredericksburg
    • Drive or take the train to our nation’s capital, it’s only 50 miles north
    • Head down to Richmond for the great brewery and restaurant scene and stop at Busch Gardens or King’s Dominion for some thrill rides and family fun.
    • Head to the Blue Ridge mountains for great hiking and camping
    • The Chesapeake Bay and ocean are a short drive away as well and the outer banks of North Carolina make for an excellent family vacation.
  • Institutions of higher learning are second to none. This includes the University of Mary Washington, George Washington University, Georgetown, James Madison University and othes
  • We offer highly educated, sophisticated workers who are driven to success. The region is a magnet for defense and government contractors, high-tech startups, and cutting-edge healthcare providers.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

Services include: 

Laboratory

Radiology

Pharmacy

Primary Care

Mental Health (substance abuse disorder, individual and group treatment options)

Additional clinical services include:

Whole health

Telehealth 

Audiology

Dental

Optometry

Prosthetics

Physical Medicine & Rehab (physical therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, kinesiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech & language therapy)

Medical and Surgical Specialties (ENT, cardiology, neurology, pulmonary, dermatology, gastroenterology, infusion/oncology, and more)

Additional administrative services available at the Fredericksburg HCC:

Enrollment and eligibility

Release of information

Limited compensation and pension evaluations

VA voluntary services

Local VSO offices/representatives

• There’s a reason people have been putting down roots in Fredericksburg, VA for three centuries. With our rich natural surroundings, lively community, and central location, people come together to share ideas, start new ventures, and create a proud small city culture. Fredericksburg is near the nation’s biggest cities but feels like a different world, and the opportunities for growth are at our fingertips. Fredericksburg is authentic, solid and livable. It’s right where you want to be.
• Fredericksburg is in an area that enjoys one of the fastest growing economies and the highest standards of living in the United States. We are a mere 50 miles south of Washington, D.C. and 50 miles north of Richmond Virginia.
• Our primary schools and institutions of higher learning are second to none. This includes  University of Mary Washington and Strayer University. 
• We offer highly educated, sophisticated workers that are driven to success. The region is a magnet for defense and government contractors, high-tech startups, and cutting-edge healthcare providers.
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