PM&R Sports Medicine Staff Physician
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Acton
Posted on: March 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Be the Difference in Veteran Care as a PM&R Sports Medicine
Staff Physician 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-4:30pm
Qualifications: · Must be a U.S. Citizen · Doctor of Medicine or
equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine · Must
possess a current, full, and unrestricted license · Must have
completed residency in an accredited core specialty · Board
Certified or Board Eligible in Specialty area · Preferred minimum
of 5 years of practice but not required. · Preferred: Fellowship
training in Sports Medicine preferred. Benefits and Features :
Salary Range: $255,000-$315,000 PTO: 50–55 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 CME Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to
$200,000 in qualified loan reimbursement Service without strings:
No employment contracts or restrictive covenants Opportunity for
UCLA Geffen School of Medicine Faculty appointment Public Service
Loan Forgiveness Program Compensation Information: $255000.00 /
Annually - $315000.00 / Annually
Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, Alhambra , PM&R Sports Medicine Staff Physician, Healthcare , Acton, California
