Physician (Neurologist)-PT

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval - award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Qualifications United States citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy. Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency training: Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). (3) Other residencies (non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient‑care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as “Physician Resident Providers” (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged. They are to have a scope of practice that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred experience: board certified or board eligible Neurologist. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – see Physical requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position – with or without reasonable accommodation – without hazard to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing or speech may be required. However, in most cases a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid. Duties This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until 09/30/2026. This position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – Veterans Health Administration (VHA) – Atlanta VA Medical Center (VAMC) / (VISN 7) – and within the Neuroscience Service Line (NSSL). The successful candidate will serve as a Neurologist. He/she is to ensure the quality and timeliness of the services provided – promote customer satisfaction – ensure appropriate use of the available resources and provide direct patient care. He/she collaborates with other services as appropriate. The Neurologist is accountable to the Neuroscience Service Line Chief for assuring the most effective delivery of patient care while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. The physician will participate in and/or manage aspects of the outpatient and inpatient general neurology services, including clinical, administrative, academic and research components if warranted. The physician will manage patient workload within available staffing – which may include support from physician assistants, nurse practitioners and/or telehealth clinical technicians. The physician will perform the usual administrative components of patient care management, including documentation of progress notes and consultation findings in an electronic medical record. The incumbent will perform neurologic evaluation and treatment of Veterans with compassion and will educate and counsel Veterans and their families on medical conditions and treatments. The incumbent shall keep all information concerning VA beneficiaries confidential. Information will not be disclosed to any person except as authorized in writing and according to all applicable laws. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education debt reduction program (student loan repayment): Learn more. EDRP authorized – former participants are ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io – the EDRP coordinator for questions/assistance. Recruitment/relocation incentive (sign‑on bonus): May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases. Paid time off: 50–55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possibly 5 days paid absence for CME). Retirement: Traditional federal pension (five years vesting) and a 401(k) with up to 5 % contributions by VA. Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory. CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification – otherwise for part‑time appointment). Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Contract: No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Work schedule: Part‑time day tour, average 25 hours per week, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm with possible night and weekend call, subject to change based on agency needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs