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Participating in the continued development and modification of the Pain Management Program, including the provision of interventional procedures requiring informed consent and pre-screening, as well as procedural aftercare.
Provisioning of anesthetic care for patients and consultation for preoperative evaluations.
Performing interventional procedures, including, but not limited to: Epidurals, Joint injections, Sympathetic blocks.
Working with multiple divisions/services throughout the facility to improve outcomes and efficiencies.
Supervising PM&R residents, to include education, teaching, and all administrative tasks involved with supervision of said residents.
Assist with medication management for chronic pain, including expertise in opioid management and prescribing techniques.
Collaborating with nursing and other clinical staff to meet common facility goals.
Performing the administrative components of patient care management, such as documentation of evaluations, progress notes, reports, summaries, signatures, and consultation referrals for both in/outpatients following facility and service guidelines.
Participating in inter-service rounds, interdisciplinary meetings, conferences, Grand Rounds, TJC/CARF activities, and any other relevant activity to assist the program, service, and facility.
Why Choose Columbia, MO
Affordable Cost of Living About 15% below the U.S. average in overall cost of living, with lower-than-average home values and rent.
Outstanding Outdoor Recreation Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, 70+ parks, and 50 miles of trails offer hiking, caves, wildlife viewing, cycling, and more.
Thriving Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Museums, galleries, public art, live music venues like The Blue Note, and acclaimed spots like the Missouri Theatre.
Fast-Growing Yet Community-Focused Missouri's fastest-growing municipality with nearly 40% population growth since 2000-still friendly, manageable, and welcoming.
Columbia has a creative and well-loved food scene-think iconic spots like Flat Branch
As the home of Mizzou Athletics, residents enjoy SEC-level football, basketball, and other collegiate sports, plus the Missouri Symphony and community theater for non-sports entertainment.
Columbia sits midway between Kansas City and St. Louis, offering quick access to two major metropolitan areas while keeping a relaxed, small-city feel (supported by population and regional context). This is an open-continuous announcement and will remain open until December 11, 2026, or until the vacancies are filled (if a selection is made and offer accepted, announcement will be closed). Qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official as available from the opening date of the announcement. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm
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