Neurologist (Physician)

Quick Facts

• Role: Physician Neurologist (Specialty Care, Medicine Service)

• Patient population: Inpatients and outpatients (adults age 18–65 and age 65+)

• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm

• Pay/benefits: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, paid time off, federal retirement and insurance benefits

Description

The VA is seeking a Physician Neurologist to provide quality, patient-centered care for adult inpatients and outpatients. The physician will serve as a clinical resource within Medicine Service, collaborate with other health professionals, evaluate and improve patient care programs, and ensure timely documentation in CPRS. The role supports consult services, peer review, and multidisciplinary planning to improve diagnosis and treatment of seriously ill, multi-symptomatic patients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in committees/teams and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities

• Provide patient-centered clinical care for adult inpatients and outpatients

• Serve as staff attending for sub-specialty consult service as assigned

• Participate in peer-review processes when requested

• Contribute to multidisciplinary treatment-plan and discharge planning

• Systematically evaluate patient care programs across Medicine venues and initiate improvements based on research and studies

• Integrate care activities across Medicine Service and partner programs (e.g., Social Work, Prosthetics, HBHC, private nursing homes)

• Assess veterans using advanced clinical judgment and physical assessment skills

• Complete medical record documentation in CPRS, including view alerts and encounter completion

• Facilitate goal-setting with patients/families/significant others/health care providers

• Plan and evaluate care based on age-specific requirements; mentor less-experienced staff

• (If assigned) Teach/train medical students/residents/fellows and assist with education/training program development

• (If applicable) Assist with studies and encourage participation in clinical research

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only if unable to recruit qualified citizens per VA policy)

• MD (or equivalent) degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an approved school

• Current, full and unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC

• Residency training completed in an accredited core specialty program leading to board certification eligibility (or VA-acceptable alternative pathways)

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete onboarding and pre-employment requirements; pass pre-employment physical evaluation

• Comply with urinalysis testing requirements (testing-designated positions)

• Selective Service registration as required

• Participate in seasonal influenza vaccination program

Benefits

• Recruitment/relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) may be available (up to $200,000, subject to eligibility and application)

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

• 50–55 days paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, possible CME absence)

• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% employer contributions

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

• Possible CME reimbursement of $1,000/year (board certification and full-time requirement)

• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage

• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

• Paid schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm