Staff Neurologist (Staff Physician)

Quick Facts

• Role: Staff Neurologist (Staff Physician)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm
• Focus: Comprehensive neurological care, specialized procedures, trainee education, and quality improvement

Description

Provide comprehensive neurological care to veteran patients, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of neurological disorders. Evaluate patients, order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing, and create individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. Perform and interpret specialized procedures such as botulinum toxin injections, EMG/NCV testing, and EEG interpretation, and collaborate with primary care and other VA specialties.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neurological patient care (diagnosis, treatment, management)
• Conduct thorough patient evaluations and diagnostic testing
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Perform and interpret specialized procedures (botulinum toxin injections, EMG/NCV testing, EEG interpretation)
• Provide consultations to primary care and other specialties
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, caregivers, and VA staff
• Mentor, supervise, and teach medical students, residents, and fellows
• Participate in continuing education
• Contribute to research and quality improvement projects
• Maintain accurate, timely medical records and follow VA policies
• Attend departmental meetings and support organizational initiatives

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only if unable to recruit qualified citizens per VA policy)
• MD or DO degree from an approved program; meet VA requirements for foreign medical graduates if applicable
• Current, full, unrestricted state license to practice medicine
• Completion of VA-approved residency training leading to board certification eligibility (or meet listed VA alternatives)
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Background/security investigation
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation
• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation
• Required 2-year trial period with certification upon completion
• Complete VA onboarding and required pre-employment documentation
• Selective Service registration for eligible males

Benefits

• VA total rewards package (eligibility depends on role)
• Recruitment/relocation incentives (sign-on bonus) for highly qualified candidates
• Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) eligibility with application within four months of appointment
• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Paid time off: 50–55 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible CME absence)
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with VA contributions
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options
• CME reimbursement possible ($1,000/year with board certification and full-time status)
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting