Physiatrist Opportunity – West Los Angeles Healthcare System!

We are looking for a mission-driven, patient-focused Physiatrist who is committed to enhancing veterans' lives through exceptional rehabilitative care in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS). This role involves direct patient care in outpatient rehabilitation clinics including Spinal cord injury consults, sport medicine, wheeled mobility clinics and general rehabilitation clinics. The physician will work collaboratively with the Polytrauma Network Sites, Amputee Network Site, Spinal Cord Injury System of Care, Electrodiagnosis Services (EMG), Rehabilitation therapies and Interventional Pain Programs under the oversight of the Chief/Deputy Chief  of PM&R. Key responsibilities include overseeing clinical services, integrating core values into the rehabilitation process and actively contributing to medical education by mentoring residents and fellows. Additionally, the physician will support strategic planning, resource management, and outcome-based patient care across various rehabilitation programs, such as brace, wheelchair, amputee, and cardiac rehab clinics.

This position offers leadership opportunities in clinical, educational, research, and administrative areas, including advocating for accessibility and specialized care for patients with physical and cognitive disabilities. The ideal candidate will have expertise in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, recreational therapy, and vocational rehabilitation, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The role also involves performance improvement initiatives, cross-coverage for rehabilitation services, and participation in research within PM&RS.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-4:30pm

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine
• Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States
• Must have completed residency in an accredited core specialty
• Board Certified in PM&R

Benefits and Features: The VA offers all employees industry leading full benefits and features package to support high quality professional practice & favorable work-life-family balance. The VA package includes:

• Competitive Salary Range: $240,000-$300,000, Final Salary determination within this range.
• 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)
• Benefits Include: Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, Thrift Savings Plan (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits etc.
• Continuing education: Up to $1,000 or more annually
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: VA employees are eligible.
• Service without strings: No employment contracts, noncompete clauses, restrictive covenants

Discover the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLA) - a renowned Department of Veterans Affairs institution dedicated to providing exceptional care for veterans. GLA is a robust system catering to the diverse healthcare needs of Veterans residing throughout five counties: Los Angeles, Ventura, Kern, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo. With two ambulatory care centers, a tertiary care facility, and eight community-based outpatient clinics, GLA serves over 1.4 million veterans.  

GLA is a beacon of extensive and comprehensive healthcare facilities within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Our West Los Angeles VA Medical and Sepulveda VA Medical Centers, both teaching hospitals, offer a comprehensive range of health services for Veterans, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a strong focus on education and research. GLA's affiliations with the UCLA School of Medicine, USC School of Medicine, and over 45 colleges, universities, and vocational schools in 17 medical, nursing, paramedical, and administrative programs enhance our healthcare capabilities. We provide professional training in most major medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. We strive to discover knowledge, develop VA scientists and healthcare leaders, and create innovations that advance healthcare for Veterans and contribute to the nation's health.

GLA boasts one of the most extensive research programs in the VA, encompassing six research centers of excellence.  Collaboration is the cornerstone of our research efforts, and we are dedicated to research that enriches the knowledge base and fosters the next generation of healthcare leaders. We aim to drive innovations that enhance healthcare for veterans and the nation. We are committed to involving veterans in our research community, providing them opportunities to contribute and benefit from our work, and making them feel included and valued. Our ultimate goal is to use research to promote better health and health care for all. 

Accreditations from prestigious bodies such as the Joint Commission, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, American Psychological Association, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Council on Chiropractic Education further underscore our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, instilling confidence in the quality of care we provide.