The Alexandria VA Medical Center in Pineville, LA is seeking a full-time Physician (Physiatrist-Pain Management). 

You will responsible for outpatient and inpatient care. Prescribes treatment for in and outpatients referred by consultations. Provides special tests such as EMG (electromyography) and other special procedures as may be determined. Work closely with patients, their families and all rehabilitation team members.

Participates in administration, committees, and the general teaching functions as delegated by the Associate Chief of Staff Ambulatory Service.  Participates in outpatient general physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics, and other special clinics as may be specified (i.e., Interventional Pain Management, amputee clinic, spinal cord injury, TBI, stroke, DME, and EMG).

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.

If interested in learning more information about this position, please email an updated CV to Kevin.Buccola@va.gov or call 985-634-5315.