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Pm&R Physician (Pain Management)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a permanent, full-time physician job (PM&R, pain management) at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, run by the Veterans Health Administration. A sign-on bonus and student loan repayment are authorized.

1 vacancy

It may close early. This announcement may close before December 11, 2026 if the position is filled another way. Applicants are referred to the hiring official as they become available, so applying early is helpful.

Can you apply?

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

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited. Veterans' preference applies when candidates are about equally qualified.

What you would do

  • Perform interventional pain procedures such as epidurals, joint injections, and sympathetic blocks
  • Provide anesthetic care and preoperative evaluations for patients
  • Manage medication for chronic pain, including opioid prescribing
  • Supervise PM&R residents, including teaching and administrative tasks
  • Document patient evaluations, progress notes, and referrals
  • Help develop and improve the Pain Management Program

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school. You must also have completed residency training in an accredited program that leads to board certification eligibility. Board certification is preferred, but board eligible applicants are accepted. You must also hold a current, full and unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.

Licenses and certifications you need:

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

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume or C.V. uploaded to the restricted 2-page Resume field, using the VA Clinical Resume template (the 2-page limit does not apply to this position per the agency)
  • Full resume or C.V. in the Other field, without page limit, if you wish
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed. Your application, resume, C.V., and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may hurt your chances. Reference checks may be done before hiring.

Tips for this job:

  • Use the standard VA Clinical Resume template for the 2-page Resume field, and add your full CV in the Other field.
  • Include board certification status clearly, since board certification is preferred.
  • Upload your DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference, and send any SF-15 proof for 10-point preference.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Travel is not required.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or sign-on bonus authorized. Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) may be available, up to $200,000 over one to five years. Former EDRP participants cannot apply. The package also includes an annual performance bonus, paid time off, federal retirement and 401K with up to 5% from VA, health and life insurance, up to $1,000 per year for continuing medical education, and free malpractice coverage with tail coverage.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions for non-citizens
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background or security investigation
  • Online onboarding and acceptable identification, including a REAL ID compliant ID
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Annual seasonal influenza vaccination required
  • Possible probationary period

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
$340,000 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Columbia, Missouri
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSS-13023659-26-JM

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