Physician (Chief of Neurosurgery) - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

Neurosurgeon Position

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. The Chief of Neurosurgery is the clinical expert for all Neurosurgery services for the Iowa City VA Health Care System. They supervise Neurosurgeons and APPs (Advance Practice Professional) within the Iowa City VA. As a Neurosurgeon, the incumbent is accountable for assuring the most effective delivery of care in the Neurosurgery Section while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. The Neurosurgeon examines, diagnoses, and treats or prescribes course of treatment for patients having disorders, malformations, diseases, and/or injuries. The Neurosurgeon is required to deliver surgical procedures in the operating room, and clinical services in the Neurosurgery Section within Surgical Service. Responsibilities include performing surgical operations, outpatient ambulatory surgical procedures and clinic duties, and outpatient and inpatient surgery consultations for new and established patients. In addition to the above, the Neurosurgeon is responsible, but not limited to the following:

• Providing assessments as appropriate in the outpatient setting; conducting administrative and academic components of the specialty.
• Collaborating with providers in other medical and surgical services including appropriate referrals.
• Providing a full range of therapeutic interventions for inpatients on the medical unit; maintaining clinical privileges to practice including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management.
• Ensuring that the practice of medicine is consistent with Joint Commission, CARF, and VA policies and procedures in all aspects of their duties as required.
• Ensuring that the practice of medicine is consistent with clinical practice, Neurosurgery guidelines, VISN standards, national statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, mandatory continuing education, and HIPAA policies.
• Revises work schedules and assignments on short notice to meet frequent, abrupt and unpredictable changes in prescribed workloads and deadlines.
• Participates in various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services such as Process Action Teams or other Patient Safety or Quality Improvement Assignments.
• Provide technical training, instructions, job techniques to subordinate staff, plan and assign work assignments, work schedules, improve workflow, and increase productivity.
• Effectively supervise and manage professional staff, especially students and residents (if applicable).
• Correctly assess qualifications and abilities of current and prospective employees.
• Work effectively with individuals or groups representing.
• Report administratively and clinically to the Chief of Surgery.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

VHA Physician Total Rewards.

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

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, and on call. Alternative work hours, if desired, should be agreed upon at the time of hire.