Physiatry Program Supervisor (Physician)

Summary The Battle Creek VA Medical Center seeks a physician to provide integrated care in pain management and polytrauma rehabilitation. This role combines direct patient care with clinical supervision, program management, quality oversight, and education, ensuring coordinated, high-quality, veteran-centered services while supporting team development and clinical excellence. Responsibilities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Pay:

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off:

50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

Retirement:

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by

VA Insurance:

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure:

1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME:

Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice:

Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract:

No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Physiatry Program Supervisor Duties Clinical Oversight

• Supervises clinical work in the pain management service, including assessment and treatment of acute and chronic pain.
• Oversees multidisciplinary pain management teams.
• Ensures evidence-based practices are followed for pain treatment, including medication management, procedural approaches, and integrated therapies. Staff Supervision
• Directly supervises pain management providers and Physiatrists and may assist with hiring, onboarding, credentialing, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
• Provides mentorship, clinical consultation, and resolves performance concerns. Quality & Safety
• Monitors quality indicators, patient outcomes, and participates in performance improvement initiatives related to pain management.
• Ensures compliance with VA, Joint Commission, and federal regulations (including opioid safety initiatives). Education & Training
• Facilitates training for providers, residents, fellows, and other trainees on pain management best practices. Program Development
• Leads or participates in developing pain management policies, protocols, and integrated care pathways. Polytrauma Medical Director Responsibilities Clinical Leadership
• Oversees the Polytrauma Rehabilitation service, which cares for veterans with multiple catastrophic injuries (e.g., TBI + burns + amputations).
• Coordinates multidisciplinary teams (rehab physicians, neurology, psychology, physical/occupational/speech therapy, nursing).
• Ensures seamless transitions of care from acute hospitalization through rehabilitation and outpatient follow-up. Staff Oversight
• Supervises physicians and other providers in the polytrauma program.
• Provides clinical guidance, manages scheduling, and ensures appropriate coverage. Administrative Duties
• Responsible for reporting outcomes, managing program resources, and ensuring compliance with VA directives specific to polytrauma.
• Leads program planning, process improvement, and policy development. Quality & Safety
• Tracks patient outcomes, participates in quality assurance initiatives, and focuses on patient safety particular to the polytrauma population. Education & Advocacy
• Facilitates education for staff, patients, families, and the community about polytrauma care.
• Advocates for patient needs and for adoption of best practices. Combined Role Summary In this combined role, the physician:
• Supervises pain management services, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based pain care.
• Directs the polytrauma program, leading multidisciplinary teams for complex rehabilitation.
• Serves as a clinical expert for both pain and polytrauma, guiding staff and collaborating across disciplines.
• Manages quality, compliance, safety, education, and program development in both pain and polytrauma services.
• Represents both programs in leadership and interdisciplinary meetings, advocating for resources and process improvement

Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday 8:00am
• 4:30pm Requirements Conditions of Employment U.

S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

United States Citizenship:

Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Residency Training:

Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (

NOTE:

VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA), in the list published for the year the residency, or fellowship if applicable, was completed; OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States; OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this req