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.
**This JOA will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be August 19, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.** VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday to Friday; 7:30am to 4:00pm Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact V21CCOEEDRP@VA.GOV, 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 The Pain Medicine Physician provides comprehensive, high-complexity pain management services to Veterans within a Level 1A VHA facility.
The incumbent evaluates, diagnoses, and manages acute, subacute, and chronic pain conditions in medically and psychiatrically complex patients using evidence-based, interdisciplinary approaches. The physician practices independently within granted clinical privileges and collaborates across specialty services to ensure compliance with national VHA directives, PMOP standards, Joint Commission requirements, and High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles.
This position is non-supervisory. Provides comprehensive pain evaluations including functional, psychosocial, and risk stratification assessments. Manages complex pain conditions including spine disorders, neuropathic pain, postsurgical pain, cancer-related pain (in coordination), CRPS, and multifactorial chronic pain syndromes.
Performs advanced interventional procedures within approved privileges, including epidural injections, facet procedures, radiofrequency ablation, peripheral joint injections, ultrasound-guided procedures, and neuromodulation management (if credentialed). Conducts medication management including opioids in strict compliance with PMOP, OSI, CARA, and VHA opioid safety policies.
Implements multimodal and non-pharmacologic strategies including coordination with Whole Health, Behavioral Health, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic, and complementary modalities. Participates in interdisciplinary Pain Management Team meetings and SCM-PM implementation. Provides specialty pain consultations for Primary Care, Surgical Services, Oncology, Neurology, and other high-complexity services.
Ensures adherence to risk mitigation protocols including PDMP review, opioid agreements, urine drug screening, naloxone prescribing, and documentation of functional outcomes. Participates in telehealth delivery of pain services. Completes documentation in CPRS/EHR in accordance with VHA workload capture and compliance requirements. Participates in performance improvement initiatives, peer review, and PMOP reporting metrics relevant to Level 1A facility standards.
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.
Melody.Harris-Woods@va.gov · 213-675-5363
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $290000 – $320000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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