Be the Difference in Veteran Care as a PM&R Sports Medicine Staff Physician

Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: March 8, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description The VA Los Angeles Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced PM&R Staff Sports Medicine Physician to join our team. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to Veterans and their caregivers across a full continuum of care. Key Responsibilities: - Individualized Care Plans: Develop and implement personalized plans of care for Veterans to prevent, manage, or limit impairments and disabilities while enhancing functional abilities, independence, and quality of life. - Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physiatrists, physicians, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, recreation therapists, blind rehab specialists, exercise physiologists, and kinesiotherapists. - Function Optimization: Focus on evaluating, restoring, and optimizing function through physical modalities, therapeutic exercise, pain management, adaptive equipment, environmental modification, education, and consultation. - Comprehensive Rehabilitation: Utilize diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive methodologies for a wide range of neurological, orthopedic, medical, psychiatric, and surgical conditions. - Neuro-Muscular Rehabilitation: Provide outpatient neuro-muscular rehabilitation, including peripheral joint injections, trigger-point injections, diagnostic ultrasound-guided injections, electromyography (EMG), and botulinum toxin injections. - Referral Coordination: Direct coordinated referrals for Physical and Occupational therapy, Chiropractic care, and complementary and alternative treatment modalities. - Specialized Areas: Handle specialized areas such as TBI clinic, and pain management based on interests and expertise. - Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Plans: Diagnose, treat, and direct interdisciplinary rehabilitation plans for individuals with acute and chronic disability and pain to maximize their functional status. - Condition Management: Assess and manage conditions such as acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, ALS, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Polytrauma, and amputation care. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-4:30pm Qualifications: - Must be a U.S. Citizen - Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine - Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license - Must have completed residency in an accredited core specialty - Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specialty area - Preferred: Fellowship training in Sports Medicine preferred. Benefits and Features: - Salary Range: $255,000-$315,000 - PTO: 50–55 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays,) - Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. - Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits - Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CME - Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000 in qualified loan reimbursement - Service without strings: No employment contracts or restrictive covenants - Opportunity for UCLA Geffen School of Medicine Faculty appointment - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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