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Section Chief, Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders

veterans health administrationSan Antonio, TX

2 days ago

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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansPhysicians, All OtherHealthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other

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Offices of PhysiciansSpecialty HospitalsGeneral Medical and Surgical Hospitals

$240,000 to $335,000

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About the role

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is seeking a skilled and motivated Physician to serve as the Outpatient Section Chief for the Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders (SCI/D) Service at the Audie Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. This full-time leadership role involves a mix of hands-on clinical care and high-level administrative oversight supporting a multidisciplinary team. The clinician will provide dedicated neuro-rehabilitation care to approximately 600 Veterans within a premier VA healthcare environment. Practice Info Outpatient practice based at Audie Murphy VA Hospital Review SCI/D service consults for neuro-rehab appropriateness Participate in facility-wide performance measures including access and utilization Engage in accreditation, quality management, peer review, and hospital committees Maintain licensure, board certification, and academic affiliate requirements Team structure: Four physicians, Assistant Nurse Manager, two RNs, one LVN, one CNA, with full interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, pharmacy, and social work
Patient population: Approximately 600 Veterans with spinal cord injuries or neurologic disorders
Shift & Schedule Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pmPredictable Monday-Friday schedule
Responsibilities:
  • Lead outpatient SCI/D physicians and assigned staff
  • Participate in staff meetings, committees, accreditation activities, and peer review
  • Ensure timely documentation, credentialing maintenance, and mandatory training completion
  • Manage time and leave processes, clinic cancellations, and clinical coverage needs
  • Oversee productivity, access metrics, open encounters, and consult management
  • Collaborate with the Assistant Nurse Manager on efficient clinic operations
  • Support performance improvement and quality initiatives across the service
  • Maintain active privileges and clinical practice in the physician's specialty
  • Deliver high-quality patient care including assessment, diagnosis, and management
  • Demonstrate strong clinical judgment using evidence-based medicine
  • Communicate effectively with Veterans, families, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Model professionalism, ethics, and a commitment to continuous growth
  • Provide off-tour inpatient/consult coverage on a rotational basis (nights, weekends, holidays)
Compensation Salary Range (Tier 2): $240,000 to $335,000 Recruitment/Relocation Incentive available Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligible
Benefits: Federal benefits package including comprehensive insurance optionsFERS - Federal Employees Retirement System: A secure, government-backed pension paid for life, based on years of service and high-3 salary Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): The federal equivalent of a 401(k) with government matching, where the VA contributes up to 5% automatically when you do26 days of annual leave13 days of sick leave11 paid federal holidays Possible 5 days of paid absence for CMENo RVUs or private-sector style productivity pressure
Qualifications:
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation or Neurology
  • Experience in neurorehabilitation (inpatient or outpatient), specializing in SCI/D preferred
  • Experience or interest in spinal cord medicine, pain, musculoskeletal medicine, or rehab subspecialties preferred
  • Minimum three years of supervisory or leadership experienceU.S. Citizens strongly encouraged; non-citizens will be considered when qualified candidates are not available
  • Unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory
  • Completion of residency training approved by the VASuccessful background check and onboarding requirements

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$240,000 to $335,000

Experience level

Manager

Location

San Antonio, TX

Occupation

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians

Industry

Offices of Physicians

Posted

2 days ago

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