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The MD or DO physician is organizationally and administratively responsible for the management of functionally impaired patients and patients with pathological chronic pain conditions in which the pain has affected their functional activities and quality of life. Must be board-eligible or board-certified. Sub certification in Pain Medicine or Pain Management preferred but not required. To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Additional Requirement: Must be board-eligible or board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Sub certification in Pain Medicine or Pain Management preferred but not required. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019. This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health. This position requires: light to moderate lifting (15 - 44 LBS); light carrying (15 LBS and under); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking (up to 2 hours); standing (up to 2 hours); kneeling (up to 1 hour); ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aid permitted); emotional stability; mental stability; working closely with others; and working alone. ["Evaluation and management duties may include but not limited to the following: Initial consultation and follow up of physically impaired and/or pain management patients. Diagnosis and treatment of any chronic pain and/or cancer related pain. Performance of history and physical examination. Injection of any intra-articular joint and bursa, including sacroiliac, hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow injections. Prescribe physical therapy and/or occupational therapy including related modalities. Prescribe Rehabilitative and restorative therapy. Perform Trigger point injections. Perform Carpal Tunnel Injections with Ultrasound guidance. Perform or prescribe Manipulation of somatic dysfunctions. Prescribe or manage orthosis and prosthetics when medically necessary. Prescribe or manage Acupuncture and Chiropractic care when medically necessary. Perform Chemical neuromuscular denervations (e.g., Botox injection). Prescribe Superficial electrical stimulation techniques (e.g., transcutaneous electrical neural stimulation, interferential stimulator, neuromuscular stim) when appropriate. Prescribe Behavioral modification and feedback techniques. Prescribe Stress management and related techniques. Recognition and management of therapies, side effects, and complications of pharmacologic agents used in the management of pain. Prevention, recognition, and management of post procedural adverse effects or complications including BLS and ACLS certifications. Spinal injections, including epidural injections: interlaminar, transforaminal, nerve root sheath injections, and zygapophysial joint injections Epidural and intrathecal medication management Epidural, subarachnoid, or peripheral neurolysis Fluoroscopically guided Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar facet blocks and RFA Neurolysis ( help in development of program ) Peripheral nerve blocks and RFA Neurolysis ( help in development of program ) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.\nRecruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Available\nPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Available\nAppraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Available\nEducation Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Not Available\nPay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases\nPaid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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)\nRetirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA\nInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)\nLicensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory\nCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement\nMalpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided\nContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting\nWork Schedule:0800-1630"]