Staff Physician - Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder Service (SCI/D)

Staff Physician – Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder Service (SCI/D)

Location: Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center – South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Positions Available: 2

About the Opportunity
Join the Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder Service (SCI/D) team at the South Texas VA, where you’ll provide world-class care to Veterans living with spinal cord injuries and disorders. This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on rehabilitation and neuro medicine.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide comprehensive outpatient care for SCI/D patients.
• Perform detailed history and physical exams, EMG, injections, and other procedures.
• Collaborate with Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Neuropsychology, and other specialties.
• Document care in CPRS and maintain compliance with national guidelines.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and rehabilitation strategies.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and optional clinical research.
• On-call duties include rotational weekend coverage for inpatient rehab.

Work Environment
• Setting: Primarily outpatient with occasional inpatient consults.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (No routine nights or weekends except rotational call).
• Team: Work alongside 4 physicians, nursing staff, social workers, pharmacists, and therapists.
• Patient Population: Approximately 600 Veterans on the SCI/D registry.

Qualifications

Required:
• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation or Neurology

Preferred:
• Experience in neurorehabilitation (SCI/D)
• Interest in pain management, spinal cord medicine, musculoskeletal medicine

Compensation & Incentives
• Salary Range: $240,000–$300,000
• Competitive salary based on VA Physician Pay Table
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $40,000 per year for 5 years (maximum $200,000) Tax Free.
• Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance available.
• Academic Affiliation: Faculty appointment opportunities with UT Health San Antonio.

Exceptional VA Benefits
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), which includes:

1. Lifetime Pension

2. Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% matching

3. Social Security participation
   • Comprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
   • Paid Time Off: Generous annual leave, sick leave, and 11 federal holidays.
   • Malpractice Coverage: Provided at no cost.
   • Work-Life Balance: Predictable schedule, no RVU pressure, and strong support for wellness.

Why San Antonio?
San Antonio offers a vibrant lifestyle with affordable living, excellent schools, rich cultural heritage, and year-round outdoor activities. Enjoy the benefits of Texas living—no state income tax, diverse dining, and proximity to the Hill Country.

Apply Today
Be part of a mission-driven team serving America’s Veterans.

Contact:
Craig Rickaway, MHA, MBA – Physician/Provider Recruiter
Email:
Phone: Ext