Physical Medicine & Rehab Physician Opportunity Details

Supervisory Physician – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) - Honolulu, HI, USA

Job Description

Supervisory Physician – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) With Work Life Balance

Are you a dynamic PM&R physician ready to lead comprehensive rehabilitation services for Hawaii’s Veterans? The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System is seeking a Supervisory PM&R Physician (Physiatrist) to oversee clinical care and service excellence in beautiful Honolulu. Enjoy exceptional federal benefits, an outstanding work-life balance, and a mission-driven culture.

About the VA’s Mission:
The Department of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to honoring America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. As part of the nation's largest integrated health care system, VA physicians fulfill a noble calling—to serve those who have served our country. Your leadership will help deliver on this mission for Veterans in Hawaii.

Role Overview:
As Supervisory PM&R Physician and Service Chief, you will provide both clinical care and administrative leadership to the PM&R team. You’ll coordinate multidisciplinary rehabilitation services while supervising and mentoring staff to optimize patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

  • Perform comprehensive physiatric evaluations, functional assessments, and rehabilitation planning
  • Diagnose and manage acute/chronic musculoskeletal and pain conditions using evidence-based, non-surgical approaches
  • Provide multimodal chronic pain management and opioid stewardship
  • Order/interpret diagnostic studies (e.g., X-ray, MRI, EMG/NCS, ultrasound) and perform musculoskeletal/interventional pain procedures within privileges
  • Collaborate with PT, OT, behavioral health, social work, pharmacy and other specialties
  • Lead multidisciplinary team meetings, provide in-service training/consults, and deliver care via in-person and telehealth modalities
  • Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and complete additional clinical duties as assigned

Supervisory & Administrative Duties:

  • Supervise, guide, and clinically oversee PM&R staff
  • Manage clinic operations, scheduling, and access to care across all sites
  • Participate in committee meetings, quality/process improvement, and compliance activities
  • Contribute to policy/protocol development and service expansion initiatives
  • Complete other administrative or non-clinical duties as assigned

Why Join Us?

  • Mission-Driven Leadership:  Make a meaningful impact on Veterans’ rehabilitation and well-being
  • Supportive, Multidisciplinary Team:  Collaborate in a collegial, patient-centered environment
  • Outstanding Work-Life Balance:  Predictable hours, generous paid leave, and minimal call
  • Competitive Federal Benefits:
    • Competitive salary + performance/recruitment bonuses
    • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance (Day 1 eligibility)
    • Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension
    • Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% matching (distinct from pension)
    • Paid leave: 26 annual, 13 sick, 11 federal holidays, up to 5 CME days/year
    • Malpractice protection (with tail coverage), CME reimbursement
    • Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 tax-free student loan repayment (eligibility may vary)

Live and Work in Honolulu
Experience the best of island life—tropical weather, world-class beaches, outdoor adventure, thriving arts and food scenes, and a welcoming, multicultural community.

Ready to Lead and Serve?
Join our dedicated physician leadership team and make a lasting difference for Hawaii’s Veterans.  Apply today!
Please email your CV to  Show Email .

 

VA Benefits

Paid Time Off:

  • 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
  • 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
  • 11 Federal holidays  with pay annually
  • 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

  • Health Insurance : VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
  • Dental & Vision : Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
  • VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts , which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
  • Term life insurance , family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
  • Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

  • VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
  • How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
  • Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
  • The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions , depending on the amount of the employee contribution
  • For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
  • In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
  • Disability Retirement
  • Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

Contact Email: Gregory.Salmon@va.gov
Employer: Department of Veteran Affairs
Location: Honolulu, HI, USA
Position Type: Physician (MD, DO, Resident)
Employment Type: Permanent
Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehab
Salary Range: $250000.00 to $350000.00 Yearly