Physician (Neurology)

Physician-Neurology

Located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, the city of Augusta, GA, lies on the Savannah River, which supports its diverse economic endeavors as well as vast recreation options. The city is the center point of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), a 13-county region that includes both Georgia and South Carolina. It is located within close proximity to many major southern destinations, including Atlanta, Columbia, and Charlotte. Our hospital provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, physical therapy and rehabilitation, spinal cord injury treatment, and more.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for the incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized.

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 a 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.

Statement of Duties:

• Provide a broad range of Neurology services by diagnosing and managing both inpatient and outpatient Veterans.
• Perform full neurological exams and supervise neurology residents/medical students as an inpatient consultant and in the neurology clinic.
• Complete all administrative work and documentation (notes and encounter forms) in a timely fashion in accordance with facility policy and bylaws.
• Deliver interventions throughout the full spectrum of neurology care (e.g. expected to maintain good diagnostic and therapeutic acumen).
• Be able to get an academic appointment with our affiliate hospital, Augusta University Medical Center.
• Completes tasks and duties as assigned by direct supervisor and/or supervisory alignment.
• Adheres to VHA and Medical Center policies and regulations as well as the Medical Staff bylaws.
• Adheres to the Medicine Department's goals of productivity, bookability, and utilization.
• Completes all mandatory training, credentialing procedures, and chart reviews.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Downtown