Neurology Section Chief (Physician)

Quick Facts

• Role: Neurology Section Chief (Physician)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

• Administrative time: ~20% of mapped time

Description

The Neurology Section Chief provides oversight of Neurology clinical and administrative operations, including supervision of staff, monitoring physician productivity, and ensuring high-quality care delivery. The role directs planning and implementation of VA Neurology services across the facility catchment area, supports service needs assessments and program development, and maintains clinical duties in neurology (e.g., clinics, consults, procedures, inpatient care). Academic program oversight and liaison responsibilities are included, with additional administrative responsibilities focused on tracking, reporting, and efficiency improvements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ACOS (Specialty Care) with tracking, monitoring, reporting, supervision, and oversight of physician productivity and Neurology section reports

• Supervise clinical and administrative staff

• Develop and review patient satisfaction initiatives; improve practice efficiency; troubleshoot clinical issues

• Participate in meetings with other services administrative staff; conduct needs assessments and hold team meetings as needed

• Direct, manage, and coordinate planning and implementation of VA Neurology care across the catchment area (≈20% mapped administrative time)

• Maintain clinical duties in Neurology service (general clinics, consults, procedures, inpatient care)

• Provide administrative, programmatic, clinical, and academic oversight to ensure quality services

• Identify care gaps and support program development

• Set short- and long-range goals and objectives for Neurology programs

• Ensure completion of required clinical, educational, and administrative duties

• Coordinate and integrate interdepartmental and intradepartmental services to improve patient care

• Oversee and evaluate academic programs affiliated with Neurology service; serve as liaison with sponsoring institutions

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required (non-citizens only when allowed per VA policy)

• MD (or equivalent) from a VA-approved allopathic/osteopathic school

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

• Completed accredited residency training leading to board certification eligibility (or eligible PRP/exception pathway)

• Proficient in written and spoken English

• Background/security investigation required

• Complete pre-employment physical evaluation and onboarding

• Selective Service registration (for eligible males)

• May be required to pass a urinalysis drug screening if selected for testing-designated position

• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement for VA Health Care Personnel

• Complete all application requirements in the “Required Documents” section

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary and annual performance bonus

• Recruitment incentive/sign-on bonus may be available for highly qualified applicants

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) may be available (eligibility rules apply)

• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days/year (26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, plus possible CME-related paid absence)

• Retirement: traditional federal pension and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA

• Insurance: federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care coverage

• CME: possible $1,000/year reimbursement (board-certified, full-time)

• Malpractice: free liability protection with tail coverage

• Contract: no physician employment contract; no significant restriction on moonlighting