Physician - Neurology

Job Title

Physician trained in an accredited Neurology residency program recognized by the appropriate certifying board for all medical subspecialties.

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Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io 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

The primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Physician will serve in the Department of Medicine, within the Neurology Section, reporting to the Section Chief.
• Work guidelines will adhere to standards established by the VA hospital and the American Academy of Neurology.
• The provider will support the VA mission of patient care and education, and will engage in research activities as appropriate.
• This is a full-time position involving varied levels of complexity: the provider will see outpatients, conduct inpatient consults, and perform electrophysiologic studies.
• Responsibilities include managing both acute and non-acute neurologic cases:
• Physician will evaluate all disease entities that fall within their expertise related to neurological issues.
• Physician will collaborate closely with other medical teams and staff to ensure optimal patient care.
• Physician must be capable of meeting the physical demands associated with this subspecialty.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Schedule will be variable due to inpatient coverage needs.