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Summary This position is 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) & 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 ineligible to apply. Responsibilities The Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia, Missouri is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Physiatrist to join our dedicated team in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) service. This is a unique opportunity to provide life-changing care to our nation's Veterans, helping them regain independence, mobility, and quality of life. Columbia offers the perfect blend of small-town comfort and big-city access. Home to the University of Missouri, it boasts a thriving medical community, vibrant arts scene, excellent schools, and beautiful outdoor recreation - from scenic trails to nearby lakes and parks. As a VA physician, you'll enjoy meaningful work, a manageable patient panel, and a collaborative, mission-driven environment. In addition to a stable federal career, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that supports your personal and professional goals: generous time off, robust retirement options, and resources for continued learning and development. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: M-Thurs or Tues-Fri, 7:00am - 5:30pm Duties: The Physiatrist or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician is responsible for clinical and administrative coverage at Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital (Truman VA). The primary purpose of the Physician is to provide comprehensive clinical, technical, specialized, and/or administrative support to all administrative and clinical staff assigned to the PM&R service. The PM&R Physician reports to the PM&R Section Chief. INPATIENT: Assess the veteran's needs, providing specialized medical assessment and interventions for injuries and disease processes that have resulted in the need for rehabilitation and in specialized musculoskeletal, neurological, and functional examination; directing/coordinating implementation of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation services; contributing towards discharge planning. Truman VA inpatient settings include: Consultations for disposition planning, musculoskeletal, and neuromuscular conditions Consult generation for PM&R can include the inpatient medicine units, behavioral health unit, surgical units, etc OUTPATIENT: A plan of care must be developed in conjunction with the patient's medical team, either in the community or through the VA Patient-Aligned Care Team (PACT). Consultations: evaluation and management including and not limited to: Musculoskeletal complaints (including management with peripheral joint injections, neurotoxin injections, etc) Neuromuscular conditions Electrodiagnostic testing Peripheral vascular disease sequelae such as amputation & prosthetics Polytrauma/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Specialized prosthetics needs, including powered wheelchairs Telerehabilitation Brace and/or prosthetic evaluation/consultation Intermittent clinical support for Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders (SCI/D), pain service, and integrative services. Administrative and clinical support of condition-specific, structured outpatient programs, such as Polytrauma, amputee, and wellness programs. The PM&R physician is involved in teaching medical students, resident physicians, and other health professional trainees (HPTs). Given teaching responsibilities, the PM&R physician will be considered an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the