Physician (Spinal Cord Injury)

Department of Veterans Affairs • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

The Albuquerque NMVAHCS is hiring (1) Physician (Spinal Cord Injury). The Albuquerque Zia SCI Center serves as a VA referral center for the Southwest region which serves approximately 400 SCI/D Veterans. The Center is affiliated with the University of New Mexico and has rotations for both medical students and residents (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Family Practice) . VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Highly qualified individuals may be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive in accordance with agency policy. To receive consideration for an incentive, the selectee must be among the best qualified and meet the criteria established in the VA Handbook 5007 Part VI Chapter 2. Service agreement required. 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

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Manage a patient panel for both inpatient and outpatient care, utilizing technology such as telemedicine to deliver comprehensive services.
• Participation in patient care using technology such as telemedicine, continuous improvement activities, and JCAHO compliance.
• Provide a full range of services, including the assessment and care of acute and chronic patients with Spinal Cord Injuries or Disorders (SCI/D).
• Participate in team meeting and treatment planning conferences, collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary team members to enhance coordinated patient care.
• Ensures that the practice of medicine is consistent with Joint Commission, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, VISN standards, national statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, mandatory continuing education, and HIPAA policies.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities to maintain high standards of patient care and outcomes, aligned with the goals of the SCI/D Care Line.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Spinal Cord Injury.

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
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Highly qualified individuals may be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive in accordance with agency policy.

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