Physician – Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
VA North Texas Health Care System – Dallas, TX
Your Role:
We are seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Physiatrist (PM&R) with experience in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) to join our multidisciplinary team at VA North Texas Health Care System. As an SCI physician, you will deliver comprehensive care to Veterans in both inpatient and outpatient settings while working closely with an interdisciplinary care team.
Core Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):
- Admitting privileges and performing comprehensive history and physical exams
- Developing and managing individualized treatment plans
- Diagnosing and treating conditions across multiple systems: cardiovascular, dermatologic, endocrine, GI, gynecologic, hematologic, neurologic, musculoskeletal, psychiatric, pulmonary, renal, and more
- Performing procedures including: joint injections, trigger point injections, wound care, suturing, catheterization, parenteral therapy, ventilator management, and more
- Managing special therapies such as aquatic therapy, osteopathic manipulation (if credentialed), and physical modalities
- Responding to consults and prescribing treatment for referred inpatients
- Utilizing VA’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) system and adhering to documentation standards
- Participating in staff meetings, teaching, committee work, and administrative functions
Work Schedule:
Monday–Friday, with potential shifts of 7:30am–4:00pm, 8:00am–4:30pm, or 8:30am–5:00pm. Some on-call responsibilities required.
Position Benefits:
Pay & Incentives
- Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular increases
- Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – up to $200,000 over 5 years!
Paid Time Off
- 26 days of annual leave
- 13 sick days
- 11 paid federal holidays
- Possible 5-day paid leave for CME
Retirement & Insurance
- Federal pension with 5-year vesting & TSP (401K-style) with VA match up to 5%
- Full federal benefits: health, dental, vision, life, long-term care
(most benefits can be carried into retirement)
Other Key Benefits
- Free malpractice coverage (including tail)
- Licensure: 1 unrestricted U.S. state/territory license sufficient
- Possible CME reimbursement up to $2,000/year (if full-time & board certified)
- No Physician Employment Contract or moonlighting restrictions
Minimum Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be considered if no qualified U.S. citizens apply)
- M.D. or D.O. degree from accredited institution
- Current, full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S.
- Completion of ACGME or AOA-accredited PM&R residency program
- Board certification or eligibility in PM&R and/or SCI
- Proficiency in English
- Ability to pass VA physical, background screening, and drug test
Preferred Experience:
- SCI Fellowship-trained
- Experience with SCI patient population
- Background in acute/subacute rehabilitation care
- Leading or participating in interdisciplinary teams
- Performing outpatient procedures
Ready to Make a Difference in the Lives of Veterans?
Apply now to join one of the most meaningful healthcare missions in the country — caring for those who have served. For more information or to express interest, contact:
Terry Anderson
