Physician- Spinal Cord Injury

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Responsibilities The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center serves as the primary health care provider for more than 151,000 Veterans in southeast Texas. Houston exudes a cosmopolitan and down-home vibe together that lets the residents of the country's fourth-largest city and third-largest county (Harris) know that there's no place quite like Houston. The city attracts visitors and transplants with a wonderful mix of world class arts, booming business, pro sports and award-winning cuisine. The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, Texas is seeking dedicated, compassionate, and highly skilled Staff Physicians to join our nationally recognized Spinal Cord Injury & Disorders (SCI/D) Service. The SCI/D Center in Houston is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the country, providing acute rehabilitation, medical/surgical management of chronic SCI, primary care for Veterans with spinal cord injuries, and lifelong interdisciplinary follow-up. The ideal candidate has strong clinical skills in managing complex SCI patients, thrives in an interdisciplinary environment, and is committed to delivering high-quality, Veteran-centered care. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be offered Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 day 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 The Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center is looking for 2 full-time Physicians to provide care to Veterans in the Spinal Cord Injury Care Line. Major duties and responsibilities include: Provide comprehensive outpatient and/or inpatient care to Veterans with spinal cord injury and spinal cord disorders, including traumatic and non-traumatic etiologies. Provide primary care services for Veterans enrolled in the SCI/D Primary Care Model. Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, including rehabilitation therapists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, urology, PM&R, neurology, surgery, and other specialties. Participate in the PM&R/SCI on-call schedule. Support the medical center's mission of education by supervising residents, fellows, and medical students as assigned. Engage in quality improvement initiatives, performance measures, and evidence-based practice aligned with VA standards. Participate in multidisciplinary team rounds, family meetings, and care coordination activities. Opportunities available for involvement in clinical research, program development, and national SCI/D initiatives. Work Schedule: Will be discussed during the interview process Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-04-23