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Department of Veterans Affairs

PM&R Section Chief

Department of Veterans Affairs, Fredericksburg, Virginia, us, 22403


Searching for a board-certified or board-eligible Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician (MD or DO) to lead the PM&R department at the newly completed Health Care in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The position is best suited for those in practice > 3 years; VA experience is highly valued. Administrative duties include supervision and oversight of a fully integrated department to include PM&R physicians, PM&R Interventional pain physicians, Clinical O&P, Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech therapy. No call coverage, outpatient only. Clinic/administrative hours: 8 – 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Practice is flexible and based on training: Musculoskeletal medicine to include ultrasound-guided joint injections (fluoroscopy available on site as well). Spasticity management (toxins, pump management). Stroke and TBI evaluation and management. Orthotic and gait aid prescription. Electrodiagnostic. Spinal cord injury (as needed). Practice will be supported by all clinical specialties housed at this location including primary care, mental health, women’s health, and most medical and surgical subspecialties to include but not limited to Neurology, Orthopedics, and Podiatry. Situated on 48 acres, the four-story clinic, 470,000 sq.ft center will include a healing garden and veterans memorial, among other greenspace amenities that surround the building and create a distinct character to each quadrant. These greenspaces set the building in a more natural, therapeutic environment that engages visitors upon their arrival and throughout their visit. While this is not a hospital by definition (no inpatient services or emergency room), it will house most of the same great outpatient services offered at the main hospital in Richmond, Virginia. Fredericksburg, VA

There’s a reason people have been putting down roots in Fredericksburg, VA for three centuries. The central location invites people from diverse backgrounds to come together, share ideas, start new ventures, grow families, and set roots. Fredericksburg is in an area that enjoys one of the fastest-growing economies and the highest standards of living in the United States. Some of the many things to love about Fredericksburg: Proximity to culture, ocean, and mountains. Enjoy historic downtown Fredericksburg. Drive or take the train to our nation’s capital, it’s only 50 miles north. Head down to Richmond for the great brewery and restaurant scene and stop at Busch Gardens or King’s Dominion for some thrill rides and family fun. Head to the Blue Ridge mountains for great hiking and camping. The Chesapeake Bay and ocean are a short drive away, and the outer banks of North Carolina make for an excellent family vacation. Institutions of higher learning are second to none, including the University of Mary Washington, George Washington University, Georgetown, James Madison University, and others. We offer highly educated, sophisticated workers who are driven to success. The region is a magnet for defense and government contractors, high-tech startups, and cutting-edge healthcare providers.

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