Physician (Pain Management)

Summary

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System seeks three physicians to serve as core providers for the National Tele-Pain Addiction Consult Service, PMOS-COE. Applicants must hold an MD or DO, complete an accredited clinical residency, possess a current unrestricted license in any U.S. state, be board eligible or certified in a primary clinical specialty, and maintain clinical competencies. Duties include clinical care, teaching, research, and administration. Term NTE appointment funded by PMOP.

Duties

• Greater Los Angeles, California, offers an extraordinary blend of vibrant urban culture, diverse neighborhoods, and endless economic opportunity, making it an ideal place to live and work. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and sweeping mountain ranges, the region enjoys a year-round Mediterranean climate with world-famous beaches and expansive parks. The area provides endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, surfing, premium dining, and exploring iconic cultural and historic landmarks. The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System serves as a cornerstone of Southern California's veteran care. The system provides comprehensive, innovative medical care, cutting-edge clinical research, and a robust educational program through its strong academic affiliations, including its partnership with UCLA. This progressive healthcare system is dedicated to fostering excellence in pain management and professional growth, making it an outstanding environment for medical professionals to thrive. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 Major duties of this position include but are not limited to: Serve as a core clinical provider on the National Tele-Pain Addiction Consult (TPAC) Service within the Pain Management and Opioid Safety Center of Excellence (PMOS-COE). Provide telehealth consultations to Veterans referred nationally from VA facilities for complex pain conditions and co-occurring substance use disorder (SUD) or opioid use disorder (OUD) presentations. Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments including diagnostic evaluation, risk stratification, and individualized treatment planning across the full spectrum of pain conditions. Initiate and manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for pain, including opioid and non-opioid analgesics, adjuvant analgesics, interventional approaches, and multimodal pain management strategies. Manage medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in collaboration with the referring local VA provider, where clinically indicated. Offer same-day access and same-day initiation of treatment consistent with the TPAC bridge clinic model, where clinically appropriate. Collaborate with TPAC inter-professional team members, including Clinical Pharmacist Practitioners (CPPs) and support staff, to optimize clinical workflows and patient outcomes. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Requirements

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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification 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 "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.