Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) - Reno, Nevada

Join the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, Nevada, as the Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), a pivotal leadership role dedicated to providing exceptional care to our Veterans.

VHA Physician Total Rewards:

VHA offers an exceptional total rewards package for physicians, including:

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):

• Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

Work Schedule:

• Full-time position with typical work hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay: Competitive salary with annual performance bonuses and regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off:
  • 26 days of annual leave
  • 13 days of sick leave
  • 11 paid Federal holidays
  • Possible 5-day paid absence for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• 50-55 days each year, including:
• Retirement:
• Traditional federal pension with a 5-year vesting period.
• Federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Insurance:
• Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs, with many plans that you can carry into retirement.
• Licensure:
• Requires a full, unrestricted license from any US state or territory.
• CME:
• Potential reimbursement of up to $1,000 annually for full-time physicians, with board certification.
• Malpractice:
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Contract:
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting.

About the Role:

As the Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) in Reno, Nevada, the incumbent will oversee and lead the PM&R department. This role involves both administrative and clinical duties, ensuring the highest standard of care for veterans while managing the operational aspects of the department.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Management:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the PM&R department.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Supervise and mentor PM&R staff, including physicians, therapists, and support personnel.

2. Clinical Duties:

• Evaluate and treat patients with physical disabilities and impairments.
• Design comprehensive rehabilitation programs tailored to individual patient needs.
• Oversee the use of therapeutic modalities to improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with regulatory standards.

3. Administrative Responsibilities:

• Manage the department’s budget and resources efficiently.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics to ensure departmental goals are met.
• Foster a collaborative environment with other medical departments and services.
• Represent the PM&R department in medical staff meetings and committees.

4. Quality Improvement:

• Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety.
• Ensure continuous professional development for the PM&R team through training and education.
• Implement evidence-based practices within the department.

5. Patient and Staff Safety:

• Ensure a safe working environment for staff and patients.
• Adhere to all VA safety policies and guidelines.
• Address patient and staff concerns promptly and professionally.

6. Community and Outreach:

• Engage with the community to promote the services offered by the PM&R department.
• Collaborate with external organizations and agencies to enhance rehabilitation services for veterans.

Location:

• Reno, Nevada:
• Enjoy the quality of life in Reno, known for its outdoor recreational activities, vibrant arts scene, and proximity to Lake Tahoe.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Full and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within a healthcare setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

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Become a valued leader at the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System in Reno, Nevada, and contribute to our mission of providing top-tier care to America’s Veterans. Apply today and make a difference!

The Reno campus operates 64 hospital beds, 60 Community Living Center beds, 14 ED beds, 12 ICU beds and 14 inpatient psych beds, in addition to four Community Based Outpatient Clinics and one rural outreach clinic. Academic affiliations for VASNHCS are the University Of Nevada School Of Medicine and the East Bay Surgical Program at the University of California, San Francisco. Approximately 45 medical, surgical, and psychiatry residents rotate annually through VASNHCS. Reno VA has 4 surgical suites in addition to cystoscopy and urology anesthesia suites. Approximately 50-55 cases per week are performed in orthopedics, general, ENT, urology, vascular, thoracic and GYN surgical specialties/subspecialties.

Work with an interdisciplinary team of health professionals in a patient centered care environment with one of the most advanced electronic medical records reporting systems in the country. In addition to the generous benefits, VA physicians are not burdened with the costs of office overhead or liability protection.

Move to the scenic and exciting city of Reno, Nevada! Located on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Reno is minutes away from beautiful Lake Tahoe. Outdoor adventure and fun are synonymous with Reno, as the city offers a myriad of open-air activities: water/snow skiing, snowmobiling, camping, hiking, fishing, golfing, mountain climbing/biking, off-roading, and rafting. There are fifteen ski resorts in the Reno/Tahoe area, including Squaw Valley and Northstar. Reno/Tahoe is also home to two dozen golf courses, including the PGA tour course Montreux. Reno/Sparks plays host to numerous local events, such as Farmer’s Market, Chili Cook-Off, Rib Cook-Off, Hot-Air Balloon Races, Street Vibrations, Artown, and the world famous Hot August Nights. Local casinos, clubs and bars provide for an entertaining nightlife in this 24-hour town. In addition, art and culture are pervasive in Reno. The Stremmel Art Gallery and Artown reveal the creative side of the "Biggest Little City…" The University of Nevada, Reno has the state’s only medical school, which includes 16 clinical departments and offers M.D. and Ph.D. programs.

Residents of the Reno area enjoy all four seasons, the desert climate is temperate in the fall and spring, hot in the summer and cold/snowy in the winter. Reno offers big-city shopping to boot! The Summit Sierra lifestyle center is the city’s premier shopping destination. The outdoor mall offers stores such as Apple, Buckle, Coach, Dillard’s, GAP, Guess, Hollister and Pottery Barn. Reno is listed as one of the hundred best cities in America to raise a family by Best Life and MSNBC. Reno was ranked the 9th best city to live in by Sperling &,,,,,, Sanders. Finally, Nevada has a favorable tax climate and does not have a state income tax.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service