Description

*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: * Lifetime Pension * Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% matching * 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: [Craig.Rickaway@va.gov](mailto:Craig.Rickaway@va.gov)
Phone: (210) 483-2900 Ext 175702

*Compensation Information:*
$240000.00 / Annually - $300000.00 / Annually