Medical Director - Acute Rehabilitation Unit - VA Long Beach, California

The Long Beach VA Healthcare System is hiring for a full-time Acute Rehabilitation Unit Medical Director.

Location: VA Long Beach Healthcare System – Long Beach, CA

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of Veterans? Do you thrive on leading collaborative teams and advancing quality inpatient rehabilitation care? The VA Long Beach Healthcare System is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Medical Director to join our CARF-accredited Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU).

Who We Are:

Our ARU focuses on therapeutic excellence in a vibrant, supportive environment. We foster a culture of empathy and collaboration, working alongside exceptional professionals from Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Kinesiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, and more. Together, we empower Veterans on their journey to their functional recovery.

As the ARU Medical Director, you will:

• Champion an interdisciplinary team to provide high-level patient-centered care.
• Guide your team in delivering world-class medical rehabilitation to Veterans with a variety of conditions.
• Serve as a trusted consultant to fellow clinicians, ensuring seamless coordination across services.
• Educate and mentor residents, fellows, and staff, making a lasting impact on future innovators in rehabilitation medicine.
• Take part in program strategy, quality assurance, and system-wide performance improvement

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship
• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
• Full, unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state or territory
• Board certification/eligibility in physical medicine and rehabilitation
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Experience (preferably 2+ years), including  leadership of ARU team  and familiarity with accreditation process needs.
• Passion for teaching, mentorship, and continuous learning
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality Veteran care

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful work serving our nation’s Veterans
• Excellent work-life balance
• Collaborative, values-driven culture
• Competitive federal salary and benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Dynamic academic and clinical partnerships
• Beautiful Southern California location – close to the beach, with great weather and cultural amenities

Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?
Join us in delivering hope and healing to those who have served our country.

To apply:
Please submit your CV to virginia.deutsch@va.gov

Total Rewards Benefits Package:

• Continuing Education (CME) Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Paid Time Off (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and a possible 5-days paid absence for CME
• Yearly salary - $260,000 - $315,000 with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases
• Health, dental, vision, and term life insurance plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Pension program
• Thrift Savings Plan (Federal 401k) for retirement, with VHA matching up to 5% of employee contributions

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