Physician (Neurologist)

Neurologist PositionThe Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development department is dedicated to building a prosperous future by attracting new businesses, expanding existing ones, and fostering an environment where innovation thrives. The Montgomery area is a balance between production and service economies with major interstates in all directions; public, private and military institutions of higher learning; and a proud heritage to showcase. The warm Southern hospitality, high quality of life and low cost of living makes Montgomery a wonderful place to put down roots and raise a family. Montgomery offers everything expected in a big city - from world-class arts and theater to state-of-the-art health care and vibrant retail - all with the small-town warmth seldom found in a city of this size.This position is a full-time Neurologist, assigned to the Acute Care and Specialties Service Line located at Central Alabama VA Medical Center. This position may reside at either of our main campuses located in Montgomery, AL/Tuskegee, AL or at outlying CBOCs located at Fort Benning, GA, Columbus, GA, and Fort Rucker, AL. The primary purpose of this position is to provide services to include administrative and management functions.Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): AuthorizedRelocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedAppraised Value Offer (AVO):Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlightingFunctions or Scope of Assigned Duties: Duties of the Neurologist include, but are not limited to:Treats peripheral nerve disease, which may result in loss of muscle function, loss of tactile perception, loss of sensitivity to pain or temperature and even speech or eyesight impairment.Start the investigation of a particular patient by performing a neurological exam, which involves the assessment of basic brain function, and an individual evaluation of each peripheral nerve group.Encounter people who suffer from seizures, have lost their ability to move their limbs or have severe speech ImpairmentGains a basic understanding about the location of the problem within the nervous system.In some cases, identify the cause and the location of the affected region based on clinical examination only.Recognizes small symptoms and details to treat the disease in its incipient stages and save the patient's life.Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm