Physician-Spinal Cord Injury

The James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, a flagship VA facility located in beautiful Tampa, Florida, is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Physician to join our Spinal Cord Injury & Disorders (SCI/D) Service. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality, compassionate care to America’s Veterans while enjoying the benefits of federal employment.

Position Highlights:

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care to Veterans with spinal cord injuries and disorders.

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team that includes rehabilitation, nursing, therapy, psychology, and social work.

• Opportunities for teaching medical students, residents, and fellows through our strong academic affiliations with the University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine.

• Participation in clinical research encouraged and supported.

• Monday–Friday schedule with shared call responsibilities.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution

• Board Certification/Eligibility in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Internal Medicine, or Neurology (with SCI fellowship preferred)

• Unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory

Incentives & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive and Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) available for qualified candidates

• Generous federal benefits package, including:

  • 50+ days paid time off per year

  • Retirement plans (FERS/FRAE and TSP with matching)

  • Health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance options

  • Malpractice coverage with tail provided

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Work-life balance in a collaborative, mission-driven environment

About Us:

The Tampa VA Healthcare System is one of the largest VA facilities in the nation, recognized for excellence in patient care, education, and research. Tampa offers year-round sunshine, beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, professional sports, cultural diversity, and outstanding schools—making it an ideal place to live and work.

Our main campus provides primary care and specialty health services, including cardiology, foot care (podiatry), mental health care, treatment for spinal cord injuries, prosthetics, and more. Below, you’ll find our address and hours, parking and transportation information, and the other health services we offer at James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital.

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

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