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Job Field: Science
Location: Syracuse, New York

Salary: $97,987.00 - $220,000.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Excepted Service Permanent
Phone: (315)425-4400x52410

JOB SUMMARY:

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.

You may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program. Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses may be authorized for this position.
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information go to http://www.fsc.va.gov/FSC/PCS.asp.

Physiatrist/Spinal Cord Injury Center: The VA Medical Center in Syracuse, New York is seeking a staff physiatrist for our newly constructed state of the art Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Center. Candidates must be board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Those with SCI certification will be considered preferentially. This position involves the management of an inpatient SCI rehabilitation bed service and related outpatient clinical activities. It also involves the supervision of house staff and the ability to foster/promote a proper academic environment. Applicants must possess a current and unrestricted license in any State and should have excellent diagnostic and interpersonal skills, a commitment to team building and the overall aptitude for leadership, educational development and research. A corresponding academic appointment will be conferred by the State University of New York Upstate Medical University (SUNY UMU). The Syracuse VA Medical Center is closely affiliated with and physically adjacent to State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University (UMU). The position may be filled on a full-time VA basis or under a part-time VA, part-time SUNY UMU arrangement. Our current staff consists of two full-time physiatrist's with SCI certification and two part-time attending’s. The Syracuse VA is a 106 bed facility that is conducive to teaching, research and the provision of patient care. The newly completed SCI Center is designed for 30 inpatient beds. The Syracuse VA is a dynamic teaching hospital that is highly regarded in the Upstate New York region and within the VA nationally. The VA offers an excellent federal benefits package and a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Interested candidates should e-mail or fax a cover letter and current curriculum vitae to: Kathryn.Impelizzieri2@va.gov, fax (315) 425-2447, Human Resources/05, VA Medical Center, 800 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, New York 13210. Additional information about the Syracuse VA can be found at www.syracuse.va.gov. Both the Syracuse VA and SUNY UMU maintain a professional environment that encourages varied perspectives from faculty members with varied life experiences. We are committed to recruiting and supporting a rich community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We actively seek applications from underrepresented groups in support of our respective teaching, research and clinical missions. Position is subject to random drug testing. Equal Opportunity Employer.

NOTE: Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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• U.S. citizenship.
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Must pass pre-employment examination.