Supervisory Physician – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)

Are you a dynamic PM&R physician ready to lead comprehensive rehabilitation services for Hawaii’s Veterans? The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System is seeking a Supervisory PM&R Physician (Physiatrist) to oversee clinical care and service excellence in beautiful Honolulu. Enjoy exceptional federal benefits, an outstanding work-life balance, and a mission-driven culture.

About the VA’s Mission:
The Department of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to honoring America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. As part of the nation's largest integrated health care system, VA physicians fulfill a noble calling—to serve those who have served our country. Your leadership will help deliver on this mission for Veterans in Hawaii.

Role Overview:
As Supervisory PM&R Physician and Service Chief, you will provide both clinical care and administrative leadership to the PM&R team. You’ll coordinate multidisciplinary rehabilitation services while supervising and mentoring staff to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

• Perform comprehensive physiatric evaluations, functional assessments, and rehabilitation planning
• Diagnose and manage acute/chronic musculoskeletal and pain conditions using evidence-based, non-surgical approaches
• Provide multimodal chronic pain management and opioid stewardship
• Order/interpret diagnostic studies (e.g., X-ray, MRI, EMG/NCS, ultrasound) and perform musculoskeletal/interventional pain procedures within privileges
• Collaborate with PT, OT, behavioral health, social work, pharmacy and other specialties
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings, provide in-service training/consults, and deliver care via in-person and telehealth modalities
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and complete additional clinical duties as assigned

Supervisory & Administrative Duties:

• Supervise, guide, and clinically oversee PM&R staff
• Manage clinic operations, scheduling, and access to care across all sites
• Participate in committee meetings, quality/process improvement, and compliance activities
• Contribute to policy/protocol development and service expansion initiatives
• Complete other administrative or non-clinical duties as assigned

Why Join Us?

• Mission-Driven Leadership: Make a meaningful impact on Veterans’ rehabilitation and well-being
• Supportive, Multidisciplinary Team: Collaborate in a collegial, patient-centered environment
• Outstanding Work-Life Balance: Predictable hours, generous paid leave, and minimal call
• Competitive Federal Benefits:
• Competitive salary + performance/recruitment bonuses
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance (Day 1 eligibility)
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% matching (distinct from pension)
• Paid leave: 26 annual, 13 sick, 11 federal holidays, up to 5 CME days/year
• Malpractice protection (with tail coverage), CME reimbursement
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 tax-free student loan repayment (eligibility may vary)

Live and Work in Honolulu
Experience the best of island life—tropical weather, world-class beaches, outdoor adventure, thriving arts and food scenes, and a welcoming, multicultural community.

Ready to Lead and Serve?
Join our dedicated physician leadership team and make a lasting difference for Hawaii’s Veterans. Apply today!
Please email your CV to Gregory.Salmon@va.gov.

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