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Join Our Team – Spinal Cord Injury Physician (Physiatrist) – VA North Texas Health Care System
Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Dallas
Full-timeContract
Job description
<p><strong>Join Our Team - Spinal Cord Injury Physician (Physiatrist) - VA North Texas Health Care System </strong></p><p><strong>Dallas VA Medical Center | Cutting-Edge Care | Exceptional Benefits | Work-Life Balance</strong></p><p>Are you a <strong>Board-Certified/Eligible Physiatrist</strong> with expertise in <strong>Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Medicine</strong>? The <strong>VA North Texas Health Care System</strong> is seeking a dedicated <strong>Spinal Cord Injury Physician</strong> to provide <strong>comprehensive, patient-centered care</strong> to our nation's Veterans. This is an opportunity to work in a <strong>dynamic, interdisciplinary team</strong> within the <strong>largest SCI/D System of Care in the U.S.</strong></p><p><strong>Why Choose VA North Texas?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Mission-Driven Work</strong>- Honor America's Veterans by delivering <strong>exceptional, lifelong SCI/D care</strong> that enhances their health, independence, and quality of life. </li><li><strong>Future Development</strong>- Be part of the <strong>new 30-bed SCI/D Long-Term Care Center</strong> (with expansion potential) at our Dallas campus-<strong>the first of its kind in the region!</strong></li><li><strong>Outstanding Benefits</strong> - Enjoy <strong>competitive pay, generous leave, pension, student loan repayment (up to $200K!), and more</strong> (see details below).</li><li><strong>Work-Life Balance</strong> - <strong>No employment contract, flexible schedules, and minimal moonlighting restrictions.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Position Highlights</strong></p><p><strong>Future Development - Long Term Care Center:</strong></p><p>The Department of Veterans Affairs is currently building a Spinal Cord Injury & Disorders Long-Term Care Center at the Dallas Campus of the VA North Texas Health Care System. This multi-year project includes construction of a new 30 bed SCI/D Long Term Care Center with space for an additional 30 beds for future growth and will be the first center of its kind in the region. The new SCI/D Long Term Care Center will empower and enable Veterans with SCI/D to enjoy comprehensive primary, sustaining and specialty care in a community atmosphere. </p><ul><li><strong>Location:</strong>Dallas, TX - A thriving metro with <strong>world-class amenities, dining, and culture</strong> </li><li><strong>Schedule:</strong>Monday-Friday (flexible hours) + <strong>on-call responsibilities</strong></li><li><strong>Practice Setting:</strong>Inpatient & outpatient SCI/D care, interdisciplinary collaboration</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide <strong>diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation</strong> for Veterans with SCI/D</li><li>Perform <strong>procedures</strong> (joint injections, wound care, osteopathic manipulation, etc.)</li><li>Lead an <strong>interdisciplinary team</strong> (PM&R, PT/OT, psychology, social work, and more)</li><li>Utilize <strong>cutting-edge EMR systems</strong></li><li>Engage in <strong>teaching, research, and professional development</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Board Certified/Eligible in <strong>PM&R & SCI Medicine</strong></li><li>Completed <strong>PM&R residency + SCI Fellowship</strong></li><li>Experience in <strong>acute/subacute rehab & outpatient procedures</strong></li><li>Passion for <strong>Veteran-centered care</strong></li></ul><p> <strong>Forward your resume/C.V. to: </strong><a href="mailto:terrance.anderson@va.gov"><strong>terrance.anderson@va.gov</strong></a><strong> immediately</strong></p><p><strong>Unmatched Federal Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus</strong></li><li><strong>Education Debt Reduction (EDRP) - Up to $200K Student Loan Repayment!</strong></li><li><strong>50-55 Days Paid Time Off (Including Holidays & CME Leave)</strong></li><li><strong>Pension + 401K (5% VA Match!)</strong></li><li><strong>Malpractice Coverage + Tail Insurance</strong></li><li><strong>1 Full License - Any U.S. State/Territory</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Live in Dallas - A Top U.S. Metro!</strong></p><p> <strong>4x more restaurants per capita than NYC!</strong><br /> <strong>Unmatched shopping & entertainment</strong><br /> <strong>DFW Airport - Global connectivity</strong><br /> <strong>Affordable, family-friendly communities</strong></p><p><strong>Ready to Make an Impact?</strong></p><p><strong>Apply Today!</strong> Join a team that values <strong>excellence, innovation, and service</strong> to our nation's heroes.</p><p> <strong>Forward your resume/C.V. to: </strong><a href="mailto:terrance.anderson@va.gov"><strong>terrance.anderson@va.gov</strong></a><strong> immediately</strong></p><p><strong>VA North Texas Health Care System - Where Compassion Meets Excellence in Veteran Care.</strong></p><p> </p>
Benefits
Pension, Flexible hours