Fee Basis Physician - Neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeon Position

The work to be performed must be provided by a Neurosurgeon physician who is board-certified/board-eligible in the respective neurosurgical specialty. The incumbent must be available to examine, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with common neurosurgical problems in the respective neurosurgical specialty according to evidence-based practice and VHA standards, usual and acceptable methods, neurosurgical techniques, and specialty-specific management guidelines.

Clinical Functions:

• Neurosurgeons at Jesse Brown VAMC do not perform procedures.
• The incumbent will see patients in the ambulatory setting, consult for the inpatient hospital Medicine service, and cover the ICU and Emergency Department.
• Responsible for evaluation of patients in the neurosurgery clinic, emergency room, inpatient setting, and intensive care unit. The incumbent will also supervise trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows in these settings.
• Responsible for providing on-call coverage twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, in accordance with the call schedule.
• Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices for disease prevention. Fosters a high profile of the VA Occupational Safety and Health Program by assuring employee awareness of potential safety hazards, promptly reporting all injuries, and effecting corrective actions necessary to eliminate safety and health hazards in the work area.

Administrative Functions:

• Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, Federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy. Protects the data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion. Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc.
• Uses word processing software to execute several office functions such as storing and retrieving electronic documents and files, activating printers, inserting, and deleting text, formatting letters, reports, and memoranda, and transmitting and receiving e-mail. Uses the Veterans Health Information and Technology Architecture (VistA) and Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) to access and enter information as well as respond to pertinent reminders and use other clinical applications in support of patient care delivery.

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

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