Physician - Interventional Pain

<p>This position is dedicated primarily to interventional pain management within the VA Medical Center. The physician's clinical effort is concentrated on advanced image-guided procedural care for Veterans with spine and musculoskeletal pain conditions. Non-procedural clinic responsibilities are limited and primarily related to procedural evaluation and peri-procedural management. The role supports the expansion and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventional pain services.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 Major duties include but are not limited to: Primary Interventional Responsibilities: Perform a full spectrum of fluoroscopy-guided and advanced interventional procedures, including: Epidural steroid injections (interlaminar, transforaminal, caudal) Medial branch blocks (cervical, thoracic, lumbar) Radiofrequency ablation (cervical, thoracic, lumbar) Sacroiliac joint injections and denervation Peripheral nerve blocks and ablations Spinal cord and peripheral stimulator trials and implantation (as credentialed) Other minimally invasive spine interventions as supported by VA resources Emphasis is placed on procedural safety, imaging accuracy, appropriate patient selection, and evidence-based practice. Clinical Focus Dedicated procedural time in VA procedure suite and/or operating room setting Perform image-guided procedures utilizing fluoroscopy and other advanced imaging modalities Procedural consultation and focused interventional treatment planning Management of peri-procedural care and post-procedural follow-up Collaboration with neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, PM&R, and primary care Traditional longitudinal medication management and chronic opioid management are not primary responsibilities of this role and are addressed within the broader multidisciplinary pain team. Cross-coverage for non-interventional clinic only as operationally required Professional Requirements Completion of ACGME-accredited Interventional Pain Medicine fellowship Demonstrated proficiency in fluoroscopy-guided spine and peripheral interventions Eligibility for VA credentialing and privileging Program Development within VA System Expand access to interventional pain procedures for Veterans Develop standardized procedural protocols aligned with VA and national guidelines Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives Professional Standards Adhere to VA policies, federal regulations, and ethical standards Maintain competency through continuing medical education Support a Veteran-centered, team-based model of care Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:30</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.<h3>Education</h3>Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.