NEUROLOGIST (PHYSICIAN FT)

Neurologist Opportunity At Harry S. Truman Va Medical CenterHarry S. Truman VA Medical Center is seeking a Neurologist to serve those who have served while practicing with autonomy, strong support, and real purpose. At the VA, the mission is personal. Every patient has a story of service. You will have the time and resources to practice thoughtful, patient-centered neurology without the pressure of volume-driven care. Why Columbia, MO? A vibrant college town with big-city access and none of the burnout:Top 100 Best Places to Live90+ parks and an extensive trail system, with access to the 237-mile Katy TrailStrong healthcare community and excellent schoolsYear-round arts, music, and collegiate sportsEasy access to St. Louis, Kansas City, and Lake of the OzarksAt VA, you will find:Mission-driven practiceCollaborative, supportive teamCompetitive pay and federal benefitsWork-life balance that actually existsColumbia is also minutes away from a host of historic towns and state parks featuring boating, fishing, hiking, biking and more.Board certified or board eligible preferred. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): AUTHORIZEDEducation Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlightingWork Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; and sometimes include call expectations.Duties: The Neurologist will participate in and/or manage all aspects of a general Neurology program, to include clinical, administrative, academic, and research components if warranted.Provision of neurologic evaluation and treatment of Veterans with compassion on both an inpatient and outpatient basis, along with the education and counseling of Veterans and their families on medical conditions and treatments.Providing clinical consultation to Harry S Truman VAMC clinical staff. Patient caseload may be inpatient, outpatient, or both.The Neurologist will examine patients suffering from neurological disorders, treatment resistant headache disorders, such as seizure disorders, Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease.May work with primary care physicians on a consulting basis when a patient has symptoms that suggest a neurological issue.Examinations for neurological patients may include tests of a patient's cranial nerve function, cognitive status, motor skills and sensory system by asking the patient to perform activities.Interviews, examines, selects diagnostic testing appropriately, and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care.Communicates and documents with clarity to patients and medical personnel to coordinate patient careShares after hour call responsibilities with section physicians in rotation.Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviewsComplete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical StaffParticipate in Medical Staff committee assignments