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Major duties include, but are not limited to: Develops and implements complex, goal-oriented treatment plans for complex patients in need of interdisciplinary neurorehabilitation. Provides comprehensive evaluation and management of spasticity including both medication management, botulism toxin injection, intrathecal baclofen pump evaluation and management, etc. Provides peripheral joint injections and other intramuscular injections as indicated to facilitate the rehabilitation process. Effectively evaluates patients with history of recent and remote concussive injuries, and provides treatment for common manifestations of Post Concussive Syndrome, such as headache and insomnia. Writes sound prescriptions for required adaptive equipment including both manual and powered mobility, prosthetic limbs, and other necessary rehabilitative equipment. Effectively provides diagnostic evaluation, examination, and interdisciplinary treatment planning to meet general musculoskeletal rehabilitative needs of Veterans. provides coverage for the inpatient rehabilitation unit, participating in ongoing monitoring of outcome trends. including but not limited to length of stay, functional outcomes, and efficiencies of obtaining functional goals. Confidently and professionally collaborates with multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams of therapists, psychologists, social workers, other physicians, nurses, etc. to meet a patient's complex rehabilitative needs. Fulfils the educational mission of VA by providing bedside and didactic teaching for students, residents, and fellows. Collects data, analyzes data, implements changes based on analyses results in their specialty area. Participates in facility, regional, and national activities as a subject matter expert as needed to support the overall VA mission to provide outstand comprehensive healthcare. Work Schedule: Weekdays M-F, 8:00a.m - 4:30p.m Compensation: Excellent compensation – $270,000 - $315,000 base salary, based on qualifications, with biennial market pay raises & annual cost of living pay raises Benefits: Student Loan Forgiveness (EDRP) - Up to $200,000 in student loan forgiveness available – based on work commitment Excellent daily work schedule – Monday thru Friday – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with limited call Generous time away from practice – 26 days of annual leave, 13 annual sick days and 11 paid federal holidays Average daily patient census – 13 - 15 patients per day Call Coverage – One (1) week per month – mostly by phone Annual CME allowance with 5 days for attending CME events Malpractice – Free liability protection with tail coverage provided 401K with up to 5% in VA matching contributions Qualify for defined federal pension after 5 years of federal service Insurance – Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care available Compensation Points: Loan Repayment, Signing Bonus, Retirement Package, Cost of Living, Health Insurance Don’t miss the chance to join our team and serve those who have served us! #WorkAtVA Please email a copy of your current CV to Christina Graggs, Physician Recruitment and Retention Specialist, to schedule a time to discuss this exciting opportunity!