Neurologist

Quick Facts

• Role: Full-time neurologist for Veterans with neurodegenerative and general neurological conditions

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

• EDRP: Education Debt Reduction Program eligible (application required within 4 months; subject to eligibility review and approval)

Description

Provide comprehensive neurological care for Veterans, including assessment, diagnosis, and management of neurodegenerative disorders and general neurology conditions. Order and interpret diagnostic testing, develop evidence-based treatment plans, and coordinate follow-up and communication with patients, caregivers, and referring providers. Participate in quality improvement and education for trainees and interdisciplinary team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care for neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s, ALS, Friedreich ataxia, Huntington’s, Lewy body disease, Parkinson’s, spinal muscular atrophy)

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage general neurology patients

• Conduct detailed neurological assessments and develop treatment plans

• Order and interpret diagnostic testing

• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams (PT, OT, speech pathology, palliative care, mental health, social work)

• Ensure continuity of care, timely follow-up, and effective communication

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical reviews

• Support education for trainees and nursing/interdisciplinary staff as needed

Requirements

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

• MD (or equivalent) degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from a VA-approved school

• Current, full, unrestricted state license to practice medicine or surgery

• Completed residency training approved for board certification eligibility (or VA-approved equivalent pathway)

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete VA onboarding and pre-employment requirements (including I-9 documentation)

• Selective Service registration for eligible males

• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation required

• May be required to serve a probationary period

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus; regular salary increases

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

• Federal pension (with vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions

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

• CME reimbursement possible ($1,000/year) with full-time status and board certification

• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage

• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting