Physician Full Time (Pain Management) VA Northern California Health Care System (Location: Mather VA Sacramento, CA)

Veteran Affairs Physicians. Because you're in high demand as a VA physician, you start your career in the highest available leave tier, which provides 50 days of paid time off each year. Paid vacation, unlimited accumulated paid sick leave and 11 paid federal holidays accrue right away.

Northern California is known for its diverse geography, stunning natural beauty, and vibrant culture. From breathtaking coastlines to towering redwood forests, Northern California offers a wide range of natural wonders. It is also home to world-class cities such as San Francisco and Sacramento, as well as renowned national parks like Yosemite and Lake Tahoe. With a rich culinary scene, thriving arts and music culture, and a strong emphasis on environmental conservation. Whether you’re interested in work/life balance, research, or academics you will find that working for the VA offers many benefits not to mention the great honor we have in serving our nation's heroes.

We are seeking a compassionate physician to join our Pain and Rehabilitation Program, providing comprehensive care to veterans through clinical evaluation and treatment in the outpatient Pain Program and PM&R clinics, as well as inpatient care. The role involves medication management, including opioids and pain procedures, along with non-medication treatments like physical therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic care. The physician will support opioid safety initiatives, ensure clinical appropriateness of care, and educate PM&R residents. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, coordination of pain care services, and involvement in performance improvement activities are key responsibilities. This position offers the opportunity to positively impact veterans' lives and contribute to the growth of comprehensive pain rehabilitation programs.

INCENTIVES: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) offers up to $200,000 over 5-years, tax-free and/or Recruitment Incentive with minimum 3-year service obligation. Recruitment/Relocation may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

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

Salary $250,000 - $300,000 per year

Interested candidates may apply by emailing current CV to VA Healthcare [Register to View]