Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description

Join our Team at the Department of Veterans VA Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA as a Physician Chief of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation!

The position of Chief, PM&RS, is a full-time position. A board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehab, with extensive experience in the specialty, and with demonstrated administrative leadership skills, is desired. The PM&R Service is based on the Palo Alto Campus of VA Palo Alto Health Care System. This service supports Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) mission to promote and maintain the health, independence, quality of life, and productivity, of individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. The incumbent will oversee and manage the PM&R Service, providing administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership to ensure achievement of clinical, research, and educational goals.

Benefits and Features

• Expected Salary range from $200K to 336K (negotiable based on candidate's qualifications, credentials and experience).

• Work Schedule: Part-time. 68 hours per pay period. Schedule will be determined by supervisor.
• 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 days 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.

We encourage you to consider VA employment in Palo alto, CA. We offer both a mission you can put your heart into and a home for fun, new experiences. Join a team that values a healthy home/work life balance and be rewarded by your role in keeping the promise to those who served.

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