Staff Physician, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Service - EDRP Authorized

Duties: AdministrativeLeadership of interdisciplinary team activities. Writes Medical Orders and prescriptions for non-controlled substances, as necessary, for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State law and approval of the supervising PM&R Physician. Documents care provided in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) in accordance with South Texas Veterans Health Care System requirements. Documents the detailed, targeted, initial history and physical examination required for evaluation in the electronic tool(s) required by VA.Obtains consent and documents procedures performed for which the staff physician is responsible. Provides education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.

Clinical: Responds to and completes consults received for the evaluation of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation including: Performs a comprehensive, detailed, targeted, initial history and physical examination in compliance with national guidelines. Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, X-rays, electromyography (EMG), electrocardiograms (EKGs) and other tests as approved by the supervising PM&R Physician. Consults other disciplines, as necessary, to complete the patient examination; e.g. Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, neuropsychological testing, audiology and speech language pathology testing, vision testing, dental evaluation, psychosocial evaluation, etc. Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision-making. Writes Medical Orders and prescriptions for non-controlled substances, as necessary, for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State law and approval of the supervising PM&R Physician. Evaluation and treatment of clinical conditions associated with polytrauma and traumatic brain injuries, including specialty care. Participation in telehealth activities. Call coverage of inpatient rehabilitation unit. Documents care provided in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) in accordance with South Texas Veterans Health Care System requirements. Documents the detailed, targeted, initial history and physical examination required for evaluation in the electronic tool(s) required by VA.Provides education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.