Physiatrist Job at Veterans Health Administration in Nashville, TN

Are you a Board-Certified Physiatrist with a passion for leadership, innovation, and veteran care? The Nashville VA Medical Center seeks a dynamic Chief of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) to oversee and revolutionize our comprehensive rehabilitation programs.

Role and Responsibilities:

As the senior management official for PM&RS, you will be responsible for all clinical, administrative, educational, and research activities within the service. Reporting directly to the Chief of Staff, you will lead a dedicated team of PM&RS physicians, staff therapists, ancillary healthcare providers, and administrative support staff.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leadership & Supervision: Directly supervise and mentor PM&RS team members. Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Program Management: Plan, develop, coordinate, direct, and evaluate an extensive physical medicine rehabilitation program across multiple sites, including VA medical centers, outpatient clinics, and contract clinics in Middle Tennessee and North Georgia.
• Clinical Excellence: Provide direct patient care and consultation in support of primary care, acute medicine, surgery, psychiatry, nursing home units, rehabilitation clinics, hospice, and more.
• Educational Leadership: Ensure robust educational activities for VA staff. Facilitate professional development and enforce VA-required training.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of healthcare delivery, meeting community, state, and federal standards including VHA, JCAHO, and CARF.
• Research Facilitation: Support and foster research initiatives in rehabilitation services and technologies, ensuring alignment with veteran needs and securing funding support.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain active communication and coordination with the Chief of Staff, GRECC Director, academic affiliates, and other key stakeholders.

Academic and Professional Requirements:

• Board-Certified Physiatrist
• Academic credentials suitable for appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level at Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center
• Strong relationship with Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) and the Geriatric Fellowship Director

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
• A supportive work environment that encourages professional growth
• Opportunity to impact the lives of veterans and lead a dedicated team of healthcare professionals

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Elevate your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our nation's heroes.