Physician (Neurology)

Staff Neurologist

The Staff Neurologist will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

• Provide all services required in the practice of Neurology in the context of the VA system and his/her clinical privileges.
• Provision of outpatient and inpatient neurological consultation with appropriate documentation in the electronic medical record within prescribed timeframes and accuracy.
• Interviews, examines, selects diagnostic testing appropriately, and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care.
• Take calls from the ED as needed.
• Perform neurologic procedures, like NCS/EMG, EEG interpretation, botox administration, and/or other sup-specialty care that increases Veteran access and care. Certification in sub-specialty care not required to apply.
• Commensurate to his/her individual training and expertise, in accordance with local VA credentialing and privileging requirements.
• Perform, supervise, and interpret results of procedures related to Neurologic disorders.
• Shares after hour call responsibilities with section physicians in rotation.
• Follow facility stroke protocol.
• Supervision of residents and fellows in the outpatient and inpatient setting with appropriate documentation in the medical record.
• Supervise and teach neurology residents, fellows, and medical students during their rotation on neurology service.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to any Physician Assistants and/or Nurse Practitioners working in the Neurology clinic.
• Provide education to other physicians and healthcare professionals regarding neurological disorders and their treatments.
• Participating in quality assurance activities to ensure patient safety, performance improvement and quality of care.
• Ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality of patient medical information.
• Ensuring accurate CPT coding.
• Ensuring compliance with federal statutes, VA directives and policies, and The Joint Commission Standards.
• Perform administrative functions and other tasks as assigned by the Chief of Service
• Promote professional development through independent study and by attending education programs to increase knowledge base and maintain professional certification.
• Board Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology is required.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am- 4:00 pm. Compressed tours may be offered.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for qualified candidates.

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