Physician - Spinal Cord Injury

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is intermittent, which means there are no set hours or days scheduled on a regular basis. VA New Jersey Health Care System (VANJHCS) in East Orange, NJ is recruiting a physician (MD or DO) with experience in caring for patients with spinal cord injury or disorders, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), and Multiple Sclerosis (MS), or who has formal training in Spinal Cord Medicine.

• DUTIES: The position involves providing day-to-day medical care to individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and related disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This includes caring for patients with traumatic and non-traumatic SCI, multiple sclerosis, and ALS. Responsibilities also include supervising Rutgers New Jersey Medical School students, residents, and fellows. Applicants must hold a current, unrestricted license in any state and demonstrate excellent diagnostic and interpersonal skills, a commitment to team building, and strong aptitude for leadership, educational development, and research. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Pay: Competitive salary Insurance: May be eligible for Health Insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) if expected to work over 130 hours per month for 90 days. Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: This position has no set tour hours; work is scheduled based on clinical demand and the employee is compensated only for hours actually worked.

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