Health System Highlights:   Our 551 bed Central Arkansas VA is among the nation’s most complex.  Equipped with a full range of medical, surgical, and ancillary support you will provide the highest levels of interdisciplinary care.  Every member of our team works towards one unified goal, to provide the best patient care for our Veterans!  Join our 7 current Physiatrists, our 5 Midlevel providers, and our clinical care team of over 8 support staff and together lead our PM&R program to new and greater heights.   

Community Highlights:  Known as the Natural State, Arkansas leads the nations for 2 years in a row in inbound moves.  People love Arkansas!  Little Rock is the capital city located in Central Arkansas and boasts the best of urban, suburban, and rural life.  Arkansans enjoy their weekends exploring the city’s attractions, festivals, and events.  We also adventure through the hundreds of amazing outdoor activities throughout the area.  With a National Airport reachable in a 15-minute drive, Little Rock is also a great place to live while also exploring the nation. 

Work Load:

• M-F 8:00am – 4:30pm, alternative schedules can be discussed.
• Primarily outpatient, and in the radiology procedure suite.  
• Clinic days average 10-15 patients.
• Surgical center days average 10-15 cases.
• Opportunities to work with and mentor residents and fellows.

Comp & Benefits:

• Potential starting base salary range:  $330,000 - $360,000
• + 50 Total paid days off per year 
• + Freedom to moonlight at other facilities.
• + Recruitment or Relocation bonuses offered. 
• + No need for Malpractice.
• + The best health and life insurance benefits in the country
• + Retirement pension, investment savings plan, and health benefits eligible after 5 years of employment.
• + Immigration sponsorship if needed.
• + Academic Appointment if desired.

Requirements

• At least 1 state active medical license; no revoked, suspended, probation state licensures
• A degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent allopathic or osteopathic degree from an accredited institution; or evidence of an ECFMG certificate.
• Completion of Residency Training.
• Board Eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehab, or Anesthesiology.
• Selective Service Registration is for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Non-ACGME residencies: must provide ECFMG, and proof of 5 years residency, fellowship, and/or relevant practice experience in the USA in the field you are applying. 

Preferences

• U.S. Citizenship; in accordance with VA Policy, non-citizens may be considered if no qualified US citizens are selected.
• Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehab, Pain, or Anesthesia
• Completion of Pain Medicine Fellowship
• Resident and Fellows Teaching experience

Hiring Process (as quickly as 8-16 weeks)

• Email a copy of your current CV to CAVHS Physician Recruitment, legate@va.gov and complete screening qualification call.
• Complete service line phone interviews and site visits
• Accept offer and complete pre-employment steps.
• Onboarding and Orientation

* Please add 2-3 months if requiring immigration sponsorship. 

Requirements:

• At least 1 state active medical license; no revoked, suspended, probation state licensures
• A degree of MD or equivalent allopathic or osteopathic degree from an accredited institution; or evidence of an ECFMG certificate.
• Completion of Residency Training.
• Board Eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehab.
• Selective Service Registration is for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

Preferences :

• U.S. Citizenship; in accordance with VA Policy, non-citizens may be considered if no qualified US citizens are selected.
• Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehab.
• Resident and Fellows Teaching experience
• Most recent past 3 years providing Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation services in a United States health system.   

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About Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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