Join Our Team – Spinal Cord Injury Physician (Physiatrist) – VA North Texas Health Care System
Join Our Team – Spinal Cord Injury Physician (Physiatrist) – VA North Texas Health Care System at Department of Veterans Affairs — Dallas, Texas, US
- Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Location: Dallas, Texas, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Posted: 2026-06-19
About this role
Join Our Team - Spinal Cord Injury Physician (Physiatrist) - VA North Texas Health Care System
Dallas VA Medical Center | Cutting-Edge Care | Exceptional Benefits | Work-Life Balance
Are you a Board-Certified/Eligible Physiatrist with expertise in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Medicine ? The VA North Texas Health Care System is seeking a dedicated Spinal Cord Injury Physician to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to our nation's Veterans. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team within the largest SCI/D System of Care in the U.S.
Why Choose VA North Texas?
• Mission-Driven Work - Honor America's Veterans by delivering exceptional, lifelong SCI/D care that enhances their health, independence, and quality of life.
• Future Development - Be part of the new 30-bed SCI/D Long-Term Care Center (with expansion potential) at our Dallas campus- the first of its kind in the region!
• Outstanding Benefits - Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, pension, student loan repayment (up to $200K!), and more (see details below).
• Work-Life Balance - No employment contract, flexible schedules, and minimal moonlighting restrictions.
Position Highlights
Future Development - Long Term Care Center:
The Department of Veterans Affairs is currently building a Spinal Cord Injury & Disorders Long-Term Care Center at the Dallas Campus of the VA North Texas Health Care System. This multi-year project includes construction of a new 30 bed SCI/D Long Term Care Center with space for an additional 30 beds for future growth and will be the first center of its kind in the region. The new SCI/D Long Term Care Center will empower and enable Veterans with SCI/D to enjoy comprehensive primary, sustaining and specialty care in a community atmosphere.
• Location: Dallas, TX - A thriving metro with world-class amenities, dining, and culture
• Schedule: Monday-Friday (flexible hours) + on-call responsibilities
• Practice Setting: Inpatient & outpatient SCI/D care, interdisciplinary collaboration
Key Responsibilities
• Provide diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for Veterans with SCI/D
• Perform procedures (joint injections, wound care, osteopathic manipulation, etc.)
• Lead an interdisciplinary team (PM&R, PT/OT, psychology, social work, and more)
• Utilize cutting-edge EMR systems
• Engage in teaching, research, and professional development
Preferred Qualifications
• Board Certified/Eligible in PM&R & SCI Medicine
• Completed PM&R residency + SCI Fellowship
• Experience in acute/subacute rehab & outpatient procedures
• Passion for Veteran-centered care
Forward your resume/C.V. to: terrance.anderson@va.gov immediately
Unmatched Federal Benefits
• Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus
• Education Debt Reduction (EDRP) - Up to $200K Student Loan Repayment!
• 50-55 Days Paid Time Off (Including Holidays & CME Leave)
• Pension + 401K (5% VA Match!)
• Malpractice Coverage + Tail Insurance
• 1 Full License - Any U.S. State/Territory
Live in Dallas - A Top U.S. Metro!
4x more restaurants per capita than NYC!
Unmatched shopping & entertainment
DFW Airport - Global connectivity
Affordable, family-friendly communities
Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply Today! Join a team that values excellence, innovation, and service to our nation's heroes.
Forward your resume/C.V. to: terrance.anderson@va.gov immediately
VA North Texas Health Care System - Where Compassion Meets Excellence in Veteran Care.