Sports Medicine, Be the Difference in Veteran Care as ...

Job DescriptionBe one of the first applicants, read the complete overview of the role below, then send your application for consideration.The VA Los Angeles Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced PM&R Staff Sports Medicine Physician to join our team. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to Veterans and their caregivers across a full continuum of care.Key Responsibilities:Individualized Care Plans: Develop and implement personalized plans of care for Veterans to prevent, manage, or limit impairments and disabilities while enhancing functional abilities, independence, and quality of life.Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physiatrists, physicians, chiropractors, nurse practitioners, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, recreation therapists, blind rehab specialists, exercise physiologists, and kinesiotherapists.Function Optimization: Focus on evaluating, restoring, and optimizing function through physical modalities, therapeutic exercise, pain management, adaptive equipment, environmental modification, education, and consultation.Comprehensive Rehabilitation: Utilize diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive methodologies for a wide range of neurological, orthopedic, medical, psychiatric, and surgical conditions.Neuro-Muscular Rehabilitation: Provide outpatient neuro-muscular rehabilitation, including peripheral joint injections, trigger-point injections, diagnostic ultrasound-guided injections, electromyography (EMG), and botulinum toxin injections.Referral Coordination: Direct coordinated referrals for Physical and Occupational therapy, Chiropractic care, and complementary and alternative treatment modalities.Specialized Areas: Handle specialized areas such as TBI clinic, and pain management based on interests and expertise.Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Plans: Diagnose, treat, and direct interdisciplinary rehabilitation plans for individuals with acute and chronic disability and pain to maximize their functional status.Condition Management: Assess and manage conditions such as acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, ALS, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Polytrauma, and amputation care.Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 am-4:30pmQualifications:Must be a U.S. CitizenDoctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicineMust possess a current, full, and unrestricted licenseMust have completed residency in an accredited core specialtyBoard Certified or Board Eligible in Specialty areaPreferred: Fellowship training in Sports Medicine. xijylhu Benefits and Features:Salary Range: $255,000-$315,000PTO: 5055 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays,)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CMEEducation Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000 in qualified loan reimbursementService without strings: No employment contracts or restrictive covenantsOpportunity for UCLA Geffen School of Medicine Faculty appointmentPublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Created: 2026-03-07