Neurologist w/Recruitment-Relocation Incentive/EDRP

Neurologist Position

The Neurologist is responsible for treating and managing neurological conditions for patients experiencing seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, neurodegenerative disorders, migraines, and much more. Additional duties include:

• Conduct neurologic consultations and follow-up care to the patients at the Amarillo VA Health Care System.
• Work with primary care physicians on a consulting basis should a patient show symptoms related to a neurological issue.
• Diagnose neurological disorders and order diagnostic tests such as blood tests and imaging tests to aid in identifying neurological disorders.
• Perform and evaluate the outcome of a Lumbar puncture, Tensilon test, and EEG.
• Develop treatment plan(s) for patient and their specific condition.
• Direct the activities of nurses and other medical technicians in the treatment of patients.
• Evaluate patient progress.
• Provide training to medical students or other staff members.
• Actively continue education by staying up to date in the field to provide patients with the best care.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (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 View email address on click.appcast.io, 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