PM&R Saginaw MI Federal Benefits!

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtyPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedNo J-1 or H-1B
Salary RangeNot Specified
Loan RepaymentNegotiable
Employment TypeFull Time
Bonuses OfferedQuality

Job Description

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • General competence in musculoskeletal evaluation and management to include recommendations for further testing, treatment and surgery.
  • General competence in a variety of EMG, NCS and other diagnostic studies of nerves, muscles, bones and vessels as needed to evaluate and manage Veteran's needs.
  • Expertise or willingness to acquire expertise in the management of acute and chronic pain conditions with coordination of care with Primary Care Providers, Physical Therapists/Occupational Therapists, Behavioral Therapists and other Mental Health professionals within the context of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model.
  • Specific competence in the diagnosis and management of Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI) disorders including certification for TBI exams in C&P, Seamless Transition, and consultations.
  • Performs the role of SCI provider and assists the SCI team in providing care to Veterans with spinal cord injury.

 

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary 
  • Extensive Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possibly 5 days paid absence for CME.
  • Retirement Benefits: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
  • Insurance: Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs (carried into retirement).
  • Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
  • CME Reimbursement: Possible $1,000 per year for full-time board-certified physicians.
  • Malpractice Protection: Free liability protection with tail coverage.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP):

  • This position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
  • You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
  • Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Work Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizenship or qualified non-citizens.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • Subject to urinalysis, background/security investigation, and pre-employment physical examination.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
  • Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an accredited school.
  • Current, full, and unrestricted medical license.
  • Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
  • Residency Training: Approved by ACGME or AOA, or equivalent verification for foreign graduates.

Physical and Emotional Demands:

  • Capability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.
  • Manage emotional demands of patient interactions and critical illness observations.
  • Visual requirements include reading, distinguishing colors, visual inspections, and depth perception.

VA Benefits

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

Special Programs

The VAMC provides:
· Outpatient Primary and Specialty Care
· Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery
· Outpatient Mental Health and Social Work Services
· Outpatient Therapies and Ancillary Services
· Home-Based Primary Care
· Tele-Medicine
· Inpatient Acute Medicine and Telemetry
· Inpatient Residential Skilled Care and Rehabilitation, and Palliative Care

Facility & Address

  • Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center
  • 1500 Weiss Street Saginaw MI 48602

Links

Contact Information

Heathre VanRiper National Healthcare Recruitment Consultant

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