Physician- Neurology Full-Time (Physician #)

Neurologist Opportunity at Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center

Truman VA Medical Center is seeking a Neurologist to serve those who have served while practicing with autonomy, strong support, and real purpose. At the VA, the mission is personal. Every patient has a story of service. You will have the time and resources to practice thoughtful, patient-centered neurology without the pressure of volume-driven care. A vibrant college town with big-city access and none of the burnout:

• Strong healthcare community and excellent schools
• Year-round arts, music, and collegiate sports
• Columbia is also minutes away from a host of historic towns and state parks featuring boating, fishing, hiking, biking and more.

VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

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

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

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

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Duties: The Neurologist will participate in and/or manage all aspects of a general Neurology program, to include clinical, administrative, academic, and research components if warranted.

Provision of neurologic evaluation and treatment of Veterans with compassion on both an inpatient and outpatient basis, along with the education and counseling of Veterans and their families on medical conditions and treatments.

The Neurologist will examine patients suffering from neurological disorders, treatment resistant headache disorders, such as seizure disorders, Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease.

May work with primary care physicians on a consulting basis when a patient has symptoms that suggest a neurological issue.

Interviews, examines, selects diagnostic testing appropriately, and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care.

Communicates and documents with clarity to patients and medical personnel to coordinate patient care

Shares after hour call responsibilities with section physicians in rotation.

Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews

Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff

Participate in Medical Staff committee assignments

US Department of Veterans Affairs