Ralph H. Johnson VA can be found in beautiful downtown Charleston. With its rich history, vibrant culture, idyllic coastal location, exquisitely preserved architecture, and celebrated dining selections, Charleston is one of America's best loved destinations. Settled alongside the Ashley rivers and Atlantic Ocean, Charleston has a subtropical climate with mild winters and warm, sunny summers.
Charleston proper is surrounded by communities and that extend beyond the historic peninsula.
This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 30, 2027. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized 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 Duties include but are not limited to the following: -Evaluate, diagnose, and manage Veterans with acute, chronic, and cancer-related pain using evidence-based, VA/DoD guideline-concordant treatment plans.
- Perform interventional pain procedures (e.g., epidural steroid injections, facet/medial branch blocks, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation/implant) consistent with granted privileges. - Prescribe and manage pain medications safely, adhering to the Opioid Safety Initiative, PDMP use, risk assessments, and urine drug monitoring.
- Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team (primary care, behavioral health, PT, pharmacy, Whole Health) and provide consultation to referring providers. - Complete timely, accurate CPRS documentation and meet access, productivity, and performance metrics. - Maintain credentialing, privileging, OPPE/FPPE, licensure, board certification, and required training. - Participate in quality improvement, peer review, and patient safety activities.
- Educate Veterans and families on pain conditions, treatment options, and self management. - Precept or supervise trainees and advanced practice providers, as applicable Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm (Subject to change based on agency needs).
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
VISN7RecruitmentT38Physicians@va.gov
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $360000 – $400000/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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