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Physician-Pain Medicine (Physical Integrated Medicine Service)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a physician job in pain medicine at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina, part of the Veterans Health Administration. It is a full-time, permanent, in-person role with one vacancy. The announcement is open continuous, so applications are accepted on an ongoing basis as openings come up.

1 vacancy

It may close early. The announcement may close before its stated closing date if the position is filled through other means.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public, but applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited. The posting also lists current VA federal employees as eligible.

What you would do

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage Veterans with acute, chronic, and cancer-related pain.
  • Perform interventional pain procedures such as injections and spinal cord stimulator implants.
  • Prescribe and manage pain medicines safely, including monitoring and risk checks.
  • Work with a team including primary care, behavioral health, physical therapy, and pharmacy.
  • Keep timely, accurate medical records and meet performance targets.
  • Teach Veterans and families about pain conditions, treatments, and self-management.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: Preferred, not required: 1 to 2 years of clinical experience, including interventional pain procedures. The announcement does not give a required amount of experience or a federal grade level.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from a school approved by VA. You also need completed residency training in an accredited core specialty program that leads to board certification eligibility. Some exceptions exist, such as for certain residents and rare cases approved by the facility and VISN directors.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • CV and/or resume (the 2-page resume requirement does not apply)
  • SF-50 if you are a current federal employee
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service if claiming veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if claiming 10-point preference as a disabled veteran or eligible family member

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, CV, and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Submit a CV or resume that shows your degree, residency, licenses, and clinical experience, including any interventional pain procedures.
  • Check that your identification is REAL ID compliant, since non-compliant driver's licenses are not accepted for onboarding.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, attach your DD-214 and select the preference option in the questionnaire.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, subject to change based on agency needs.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment or relocation incentive (sign-on bonus) is authorized. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Continuing medical education (CME) reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year is possible for full-time physicians with board certification.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions for non-citizens
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification (REAL ID required for driver's licenses)
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Required seasonal influenza vaccination or approved exemption
  • Possible probationary period
  • Physical demands: walking, sitting, driving, light lifting under 15 pounds

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$360,000 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBTB-13098752-27-VAT

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