"Lead Transformative Care: Become the Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at VA Sacramento!"

Join Our Distinguished Team as Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the VA Northern California Health Care System in Mather, CA!

Are you driven by a passion for physical medicine and rehabilitation and a commitment to serving our nation's heroes? The VA Northern California Health Care System invites you to lead our exceptional team in delivering high-quality care to veterans. Located in Mather, CA, you'll not only find a rewarding career but also a vibrant community to call home.

Why You Should Join Us:

1. Impactful Leadership:Lead the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, guiding a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering exemplary rehabilitation care. Your visionary leadership will directly influence the quality of care and help create a profoundly positive impact on the lives of veterans.
2. State-of-the-Art Facility:Work in a modern, well-equipped facility that supports advanced rehabilitation diagnostics and treatments. Our commitment to excellence means you'll have access to the latest medical technologies and resources, empowering you to deliver top-notch care.
3. Collaborative Environment:Join a team of esteemed professionals who are not only colleagues but also collaborators in patient care. Share knowledge, innovate together, and benefit from a multidisciplinary approach that includes experts from various fields working in unison to provide comprehensive care.
4. Competitive Compensation and Unmatched Benefits:Enjoy a competitive salary range of $300,000 to $336,000 annually, designed for your well-being and peace of mind. In addition, you'll also be eligible for:

• Performance Bonus: Additional performance-based incentives.
• Recruitment Incentive: Attractive recruitment incentive to help ease your transition into the role.
• Annual Cost of Living Increase: Adjustments to keep your salary competitive with inflation.
• Biennial Salary Review: Regular evaluations every two years to ensure equitable compensation aligned with your performance and industry standards.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits. Multiple plan options, with coverage beginning on the first day of employment.
• Retirement Benefits: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) featuring a pension plan, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching up to 5%, and Social Security benefits. This provides a secure retirement foundation.
• Paid Time Off: Physicians earn 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 federal holidays per year, and up to 5 days for authorized absence to attend CME training.
• Life Insurance: Coverage through the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI).
• Malpractice Liability Protection: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): Reimbursement available for CME expenses, supporting your professional growth.

5. Work-Life Balance and Supportive Workplace:The VA Northern California Health Care System is committed to creating a supportive work environment that allows leaders to focus on providing excellent care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Flexible scheduling and comprehensive support services help foster a collaborative culture where you can thrive professionally and personally.
6. A Commitment to Innovation and Excellence:The VA is dedicated to continuous improvement and innovative practices. As a leader, you will be part of an organization that values research, implements the latest medical advancements, and strives for excellence in all aspects of patient care.
7. Make a Lasting Difference:Your role as Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the VA isn't just a job—it's a mission. You will have the opportunity to give back to those who have given so much for our country by providing leadership that honors their service and promotes their well-being.

Key Responsibilities of the Chief of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service:

Service Leadership and Management:

• Plan, develop, coordinate, direct, and evaluate the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service for both outpatients and inpatients at VA NorCal.
• Perform wide-ranging and high-level management functions for the medical center or at the VISN level by participating in planning and oversight boards, councils, and committees.

Program Development and Maintenance:

• Develop and maintain ongoing programs in the areas of professional peer reviews, organizational improvement, continuing education, scope of practice, clinical privileging, and other quality improvement activities.

Direct Patient Care:

• Provide direct health care to Veterans within the incumbent's area of expertise.

Policy Implementation and Compliance:

• Hold overall responsibility and accountability for the implementation and maintenance of new and established policies.
• Provide overall direction in the continuous operation of the service line.
• Monitor and ensure medical staff compliance with agency regulations, medical staff bylaws, The Joint Commission standards, and other applicable regulations.

Discover Mather, CA: Mather is a thriving area within the Sacramento region, offering a high quality of life and a wealth of opportunities for both personal and professional growth:

• Historical and Cultural Richness: Explore California's rich history in nearby Sacramento, visit state museums, and enjoy a vibrant arts scene with theaters, galleries, and music venues.
• Outdoor Adventures: Located near the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers, the area provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and water sports. The proximity to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains offers even more recreational options.
• Culinary Excellence: Known as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, the Sacramento region boasts a diverse culinary scene with farm-fresh restaurants, food festivals, and vibrant farmers' markets.
• Educational Institutions: Home to excellent schools, colleges, and universities, including California State University, Sacramento. The region encourages lifelong learning and academic excellence.
• Community and Lifestyle: Enjoy a strong sense of community with numerous family-friendly neighborhoods, parks, and community events. The NBA's Sacramento Kings add to the area's vibrant entertainment options.
• Proximity to Major Attractions: Just two hours from both San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, Mather's central location makes it easy to explore iconic California destinations.

Ready to Lead and Make a Difference?

Join us in making a difference. Honor the service, lead with excellence, and live life to the fullest in beautiful Mather!

The Department of Veteran Affairs Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is an integrated health care delivery system, offering a comprehensive array of medical, surgical, rehabilitative, mental health and extended care to veterans in Northern California. The health system is comprised of a medical center in Sacramento; a rehabilitation and extended care facility in Martinez; outpatient clinics in Martinez, Fairfield, Vallejo, Stockton, Modesto, Sonora, Sacramento (Mather and McClellan Park), Auburn, Yuba City, Redding, Chico, and Yreka; and dental clinics in Vallejo, Sacramento and Redding.

The Sacramento VA Medical Center is a 81-bed, state-of-the-art, inpatient facility offering a full range of comprehensive health care services including medical, surgical, primary and mental health care. The medical center, which is comprised of 25 medical-surgical beds, 30 TCU beds, 10 ICU beds, 16 BHICU, and a four room operating suite, also a cardiac catheterization lab, a gastrointestinal & endoscopy suite, angiography capability and 16,000 square-feet of research laboratory. Offers a wide range of outpatient and diagnostic services, including mammography, MRI, CT, and PET scanning.

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Sacramento, California is one of the most historic cities in California. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and American River, two hours between both San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains with access to exceptional wine in Napa and Sonoma. Known as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, recognized for its cutting-edge cuisine, farm-fresh restaurants, and plentiful farmers' markets. Sacramento has many cultural and artistic events, live music, dining and the NBA's Sacramento Kings. Come see why this is the place to live, work and play!

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 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• 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