Neurologist

Quick Facts

• Role: Neurologist

• Duties: Comprehensive clinical and consultative neurological care with leadership and quality responsibilities

• Care setting: Inpatient and outpatient; in-person or virtual

Description

Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient neurological care, including diagnosis and management of a broad range of neurological disorders. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, consult with other healthcare providers, monitor outcomes, and adjust care based on diagnostic findings. Engage in education, evidence-based practice, clinical research, and quality improvement while meeting VA credentialing and professional evaluation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage neurological disorders in inpatient and outpatient settings

• Create individualized treatment plans, including for complex neurological conditions

• Provide expert consultations and guidance to other clinicians

• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on clinical findings and diagnostic results

• Educate healthcare staff on best practices for neurological prevention and control

• Participate in clinical research and quality improvement projects

• Implement evidence-based practices and contribute to clinical guidelines/protocols

• Participate in staff meetings, hospital committees, and peer review

• Maintain VA training requirements and complete timely documentation for credentialing/re-credentialing

• Participate in FPPE/OPPE processes

• Order, interpret, and use laboratory, radiologic, and other diagnostic studies

• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions

• Provide comprehensive education to patients and families

• Document observations, assessments, and changes; collaborate with the health team

• Support practice-based learning and improvement using scientific evidence

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (or VA policy exceptions for non-citizens)

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent degree from an accredited allopathic/osteopathic program

• Current full and unrestricted U.S. medical license

• Completed residency training leading to board certification eligibility (and VA-approved options)

• Completion of an ABPN-approved neurology fellowship and passing the ABPN certifying examination

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation and pre-employment onboarding/physical

• Seasonal influenza vaccination required

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases

• 50–55 days of paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, Federal holidays, and possible CME-related absence)

• Traditional federal pension (with vesting) and federal 401(k) with VA contributions

• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options

• CME reimbursement possible (when board-certified and full-time)

• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage

• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

• Monday–Friday schedule (8:00am–4:30pm)