Title: Deputy Chief of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Salt Lake City)

Location: Salt Lake City, Ut, 84193, US

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Salt Lake City VA Medical Center is actively recruiting a Board-Certified Deputy Chief of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation to help care for our Nation’s Veterans – America’s heroes. The Physician/Deputy Chief of PM&R reports directly to the Chief/Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service. The Physician/Deputy Chief of PM&R will work primarily in the outpatient setting. There is an opportunity to participate in collaborative clinical research as well as work in the inpatient acute care hospital setting. The Physician/Deputy Chief of PM&R will provide general Physiatry services for the outpatient medical management of neuromuscular disorders, musculoskeletal trauma, acute and chronic pain, deformity or amputation, cardiac or pulmonary disease, or other disabling conditions. There is also potential to participate in other rehabilitation services such as spasticity management, prosthetics, and inpatient rehabilitation consultation.

This is an opportunity to co-lead a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Section comprised of a team of accomplished academic physiatrists, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and other affiliated staff supporting PM&R Service.

Selected candidate will be considered for a faculty appointment with the University of Utah Medical Center School of Medicine & will be actively involved with education & teaching of PM&R residents, fellows, medical students & other providers.

It is expected the candidate will have expertise in the management of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service, as well as leadership & administrative background, and the skills and knowledge necessary to provide high quality, evidence-based care to Veterans across the spectrum of disease severity.  

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens (permanent residents may be appointed only if it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens).

•Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.

•Board Certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

•Medical Degree (or foreign equivalent)

Community Information

Utah is a home for fun, new experiences, whether you’re interested in exploring the mountain ranges, or heading to Arches National Park for the weekend. You’ll have access to a multitude of great hiking/biking trails only 10 minutes from the VA hospital. Salt Lake City is also a hub for four national parks, all within a 5 hour drive, and 10 ski resorts within 45 minutes to include Park City, Snowbird and Alta.  Outdoor concerts at these ski resorts have become a popular summer activity for all as we attract some of the best musicians in the country.

Benefits and Features

Expected salary range will be competitive for a well-qualified board-Certified certified physiatrist and include industry leading full benefits and features a package to support high quality professional practice and favorable work-life-family balance. The VA provides employees with a robust benefits package and fosters an environment where more time is spent on medical practice and less on business tasks. VA does this by offering paid time off in the form of 26 days paid annual leave, 13 days paid sick leave per year, 11 Federal holidays with pay, and 5-Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses. Insurance to include health-dental-vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid by VA; flexible spending accounts; term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government; and long-term care insurance available as an option. Federal Retirement Plan thru Federal employees are eligible to participate in the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to five percent government matching contributions.  An Educational Debt Reduction Program may be available for qualified candidates. 

Please forward a copy of your cover letter and curriculum vitae to Hank Laguatan @ Henry.laguatan@va.gov or call 360-459-7927