Physician (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

Overview

Physician (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) Eglin AFB, FL

Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) is in the western Florida Panhandle, located about three miles (5 km) southwest of Valparaiso in Okaloosa County. This is a military-friendly area, retirement and a major tourist attraction due to the white sandy beaches and emerald green waters. Okaloosa County is a relatively high cost of living area and has relatively low wages. Eglin is located 8 miles Northwest of Fort Walton Beach, 60 miles East of Pensacola and 65 miles West of Panama City. Fort Walton Beach experiences hot and very humid summers, generally from late May to mid-September. Autumns, from mid-September to early December, are generally warm. Winters are very short and mild, from mid-December to late February. Springs are warm, from late February to late May. Fort Walton Beach averages 55.35 inches of rain each year. The wettest season is summer and the driest season is autumn, although flood season continues into autumn.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Responsibilities

INTRODUCTION:

Serves as a Physician in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), with an emphasis in medical management of acute and chronic pain. Responsible for the examination, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic pain. The employee serves as a consultant with a high level of professional competence. Provides the full range of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation evaluations, treatments and functional training towards maximum independence.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Subject matter expert on the development of pain management treatment plans. The PM&R - Pain Medicine specialist serves as a subspecialty consultant to other departments, services, and health-care providers for a variety of diseases and conditions marked by acute and chronic pain. Performs comprehensive and problem focused histories and physical examinations. Examines, diagnoses, and treats walk-in and clinic appointment patients with a variety of pain complaints. Performs advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as appropriate to treat acute and chronic pain. Recognizes more complicated cases and emergency medical problems and refers to a higher level of medical expertise for diagnosis and treatment. Provides follow-up care on patients previously seen in the clinic.

a. As an expert in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, prescribes the full spectrum of Physical Therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech, Neuropsychology evaluations, and social work services. Orders Radiology, laboratory tests, makes diagnoses and prescribes/directs appropriate Rehabilitation treatment to include drugs, and dietary care as indicated. Performs and interprets full range of Electrophysiology (i.e. Electromyography (EMG), Nerve conduction velocity (NCV), Repetitive Stimulation Studies (RSS)). Performs prosthetics, orthotics, rehabilitation equipment evaluations and prescriptions. Performs full range of inpatient consultations providing Rehabilitation recommendations for patients with multiple, chronic conditions i.e. stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, total joint replacement surgeries, deconditioning with an emphasis in chronic pain management, etc.

b. Performs limited clinical research. Supervises, teaches, and provides consultation to a health care team comprised of other physicians, medical professionals, and ancillary staff.

2. Supports the Chief of the Department with personnel staffing requirements, development and execution of the operating budget, identifying logistical requirements and initiating solutions to identified issues, and the development of the clinical programs. This position requires a working knowledge of the various subspecialties. Assists with planning, directing and timely execution of a complex and highly logistical, technical and administrative program. Supports the Chief with the development of reports for Senior Military Leadership and Congressional inquiries that are completed in a timely manner and provided to the Director. Assists in the planning of the Department goals in support of Directorate and Hospital goals.

3. Supervisory Duties: Serves as supervisor for the physical medicine staff. Assists jn assigning goals to the physical medicine staff and in evaluating their performance. Supports the Chief, with the assignment and distribution of work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments and the capabilities of the employees; prepares and submits request for overtime; schedules and approves employee annual, sick, and compensatory leave. Assists in the development of performance plans and the evaluation of employees, making recommendations for performance awards and recognition. Assists Chief with complaints and problem resolution, and keeps the Department Chief informed on complex and/or sensitive issues. Provides the Chief with recommendations for developmental and training needs of employees. Gives clinical advice and counsel to staff on both work and administrative matters.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

US Citizenship required

Board Certified/Eligible

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicants graduation. [A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States may be demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) (or a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country).

Candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.