General Neurologist

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student‑loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program 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 review of the application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Duties

The successful candidate will serve as a Neurologist in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Atlanta VA Medical Center (VAMC) / VISN 7, within the Neuroscience Service Line (NSSL). Responsibilities include:

• Provide direct patient care in both outpatient and inpatient settings, including clinical evaluation, treatment, and counseling of Veterans and their families.
• Maintain quality and timeliness of services while ensuring compliance with standards and promoting customer satisfaction.
• Perform administrative duties such as documentation of progress notes and consultation findings in an electronic medical record.
• Manage patient workload and coordinate with physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and telehealth clinical technicians as needed.
• Collaborate with other services within the facility.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

Participants may be eligible for a student‑loan repayment program. Former EDRP participants are not eligible. Questions/assistance can be directed to the EDRP Coordinator at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

May be authorized a sign‑on bonus for a highly qualified candidate.

Pay

Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and 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, and up to 5 paid days for CME.

Retirement

Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% employer contribution.

Insurance

Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care insurance. Many federal programs can be carried into retirement.

Licensure

Full, unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory.

Continuing Medical Education

Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification; applied for part‑time appointments).

Malpractice Liability

Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.

Contract

No physician employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting.

Work Schedule

Part‑time day tour; average 25 hours per week; 7:30 am–4:00 pm with possible night and weekend call. Schedule may change based on agency needs.

Requirements – Conditions of Employment

• U.S. citizenship; non‑citizens may only be appointed when no qualified citizens are available.
• All applicants for VA employment in a testing designated position must undergo a drug‑screening urinalysis prior to appointment; refusal results in denial.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Completion of an online onboarding process with acceptable identification forms (including REAL ID compliance).
• Pass a pre‑employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Probationary period may be required.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet basic and, if applicable, additional requirements listed below. Candidates who have not yet completed training or licensing requirements may be referred but cannot be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non‑citizens may receive appointment only when no qualified citizens are available).
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent (osteopathic medicine) from a school accredited in the year of completion.
• Current, full, unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state, territory, or D.C.
• Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program leading to board certification. Approved residencies include:
  1. ACGME or AOA accredited programs;
  2. One year of post‑medical‑school training followed by two years of independent practice in the U.S.;
  3. Non‑U.S. residency training followed by at least three years of U.S. independent practice related to the position.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Preferred Experience

Board‑certified or board‑eligible neurologist.

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be physically and mentally capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others. Vision, hearing, and speech requirements may apply, and impairments may be compensated by prosthetic or mechanical aids.

Education Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent with accreditation as follows:

1. Medical schools accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year the degree was granted.
2. Osteopathic medical schools approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year the degree was granted.
3. For foreign graduates not covered above, confirmation that the school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year of graduation.

Benefits

Federal employee benefits include:

• Health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care coverage.
• Traditional federal pension and 401(k) plans.
• Paid time off and holiday schedule as described above.
• Malpractice liability coverage.
• Continuing medical education reimbursement.

Additional Information

The VA encourages applicants with disabilities to apply. The position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. It may be used to fill additional vacancies. VA does not deny employment to those who have faced financial hardship or periods of unemployment. Provide alternate submission methods if unable to apply online.