Physiatrist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) – VA Long Beach Healthcare System Long Beach, California

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) – VA Long Beach Healthcare System Long Beach, California

Are you ready to elevate your career in a vibrant, diverse, and supportive environment? The VA Long Beach Healthcare System, located just minutes from world-class beaches and the rich culture of Southern California, is seeking a full-time Physiatrist to join our dedicated Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Health Care Group (PM&R HCG).

Why Join VA Long Beach?

• Mission that Matters: Serve America’s Veterans – a patient population with unmatched gratitude and resilience – while making a meaningful impact on their functional recovery and quality of life.
• Collaborative Practice: Be part of a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals in a collegial, academic environment, with access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable Monday-Friday schedule (8:00 am – 4:30 pm), generous paid time off, and the freedom to recharge and pursue your interests in beautiful Southern California.
• Professional Growth: Access robust opportunities for teaching, academic involvement, clinical research, and continuous professional development, including funded CME.
• Extraordinary Benefits & Compensation:
• Competitive compensation: $240,000 – $315,000 per year, plus annual salary increases and a performance bonus.
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Available!
• Comprehensive federal benefits package:
• Paid time off, 11 paid federal holidays, and sick leave
• Outstanding retirement benefits—integrated pension & 401k plan (with up to 5% employer match)
• Federal health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• And much more!

Your Role – Diverse & Fulfilling Duties

• Outpatient Practice: Manage and treat Veterans with a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, using advanced diagnostic skills and interventions including musculoskeletal/soft tissue injections.
• Inpatient Rehabilitation: Provide holistic, evidence-based care to hospitalized Veterans recovering from stroke, trauma, amputation, SCI, complex medical and functional disabilities. Shape interdisciplinary rehab plans to maximize function and independence.
• Teamwork & Leadership: Collaborate across disciplines, contribute to program development, and mentor trainees as desired.
• Practice Excellence: Enjoy state-of-the-art EMR, streamlined documentation, and the support of a dedicated health care team—so you can focus on patient care.
• Quality & Safety: Champion high standards in safety, ethics, and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications:

• Board Eligible /Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
• Eligible for a full and unrestricted U.S. medical license
• Recent graduates and experienced physiatrists both encouraged to apply!

If you are passionate about rehabilitation medicine, dedicated to clinical excellence, and eager to serve those who have served our country, come join us at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System.

Ready to join our team? Apply today to be part of a dynamic organization where your expertise will make a national difference and your efforts will be truly valued.

Become part of a team that delivers exceptional care to America’s Veterans while advancing your academic and clinical career. #VACareers #WorkatVA #ChooseVALongBeach

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