Physician (Pain Management)

Department of Veterans Affairs • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

VA Phoenix Healthcare System in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service is seeking a practicing physician who will be responsible for the management of patients with chronic pain and related comorbidities. You will work in a team setting with other physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, clinical pharmacists, physical therapists, dieticians, registered nurses, and support staff assigned to perform duties to accomplish the treatment of our patients. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Requirements

• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pain care for referred outpatients as assigned by PVAHCS.
• Evaluate and treat acute and chronic health problems for scheduled and unscheduled patients in the clinic setting.
• Perform histories and physical exams.
• Provides appropriate documentation to minimally include history, physical exam findings, diagnosis, definitive care plan and disposition of the patient.
• Ensures that patients are appropriately closed-out including disposition that clearly indicates the next steps of care.
• Ensures that each patient is provided a list of current medications and an appointment list at close-out.
• Perform office procedures contained within their approved privileges.
• Prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Order routine laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests and provide initial interpretation of results.
• Communicate test results to patients.
• Initiate and expedite requests for consultations and special tests.
• Screen patients to determine the need for hospitalization
• Function as a preceptor for residents, fellows and other trainees in the clinic setting as assigned by PVAHCS.
• Provide education to the patient and family as necessary.
• Work collaboratively within interdisciplinary pain team.
• Assist with administrative consult management

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• 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)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees