Physician- Spinal Cord Injury & Disorders (SCI/D)
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Grapeland
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston,
Texas is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and highly skilled
Staff Physician to join our nationally recognized Spinal Cord
Injury & Disorders (SCI/D) Service. The SCI/D Center in Houston is
one of the largest and most comprehensive in the country, providing
acute rehabilitation, medical/surgical management of chronic SCI,
primary care for Veterans with spinal cord injuries, and lifelong
interdisciplinary follow-up. The ideal candidate has strong
clinical skills in managing complex SCI patients, thrives in an
interdisciplinary environment, and is committed to delivering
high-quality, Veteran-centered care. Major Duties and
Responsibilities: · Provide comprehensive outpatient and/or
inpatient care to Veterans with spinal cord injury and spinal cord
disorders, including traumatic and non-traumatic etiologies. ·
Provide primary care services for Veterans enrolled in the SCI/D
Primary Care Model. · Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary
team, including rehabilitation therapists, nurses, psychologists,
social workers, urology, PM&R, neurology, surgery, and other
specialties. · Participate in the PM&R/SCI on-call schedule. ·
Support the medical center’s mission of education by supervising
residents, fellows, and medical students as assigned. · Engage in
quality improvement initiatives, performance measures, and
evidence-based practice aligned with VA standards. · Participate in
multidisciplinary team rounds, family meetings, and care
coordination activities. · Opportunities available for involvement
in clinical research, program development, and national SCI/D
initiatives. Required Qualifications: · MD or DO degree from an
accredited institution. · Board certified or board eligible in
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), Internal Medicine,
Family Medicine, or another relevant specialty. · Eligible for full
and unrestricted medical license in the United States. · Eligible
for appointment within the Veterans Health Administration. · Strong
clinical experience in managing spinal cord injury or willingness
to develop expertise through VA-supported training. The following
qualifications are preferred but NOT required: · Fellowship
training or significant experience in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine.
· Board certification/eligibility in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
(SCIM). · Experience working in interdisciplinary teams in
inpatient rehabilitation or SCI centers. · Prior VA experience Work
Schedule: Full-time; typical schedule Monday-Friday, with
participation in call rotation. Benefits: Competitive salary with
annual performance bonuses Paid federal holidays, generous annual
and sick leave CME reimbursement and time allowance Federal
retirement programs (FERS) and Thrift Savings Plan Comprehensive
federal health, vision, dental, and life insurance This position
may be eligible for recruitment incentive and/or Education Debt
Reduction Program. About MEDVAMC: The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical
Center is a major academic affiliate of Baylor College of Medicine
and is recognized as a national leader in SCI/D care, research, and
innovation. Our SCI Center includes inpatient rehabilitation,
long-term care, ventilator capability, comprehensive outpatient
programs, and telehealth services. Compensation Information:
$260000.00 / Annually - $290000.00 / Annually
Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, Rowlett , Physician- Spinal Cord Injury & Disorders (SCI/D), Healthcare , Grapeland, Texas
