Neurologist

Quick Facts

• Role: Staff Neurologist (direct patient care with supervisory and teaching responsibilities)
• Care setting: Inpatient and outpatient neurology, including inpatient consultations, ambulatory clinic referrals, and Tele Health
• Teaching: Educate and collaborate with neurology trainees; required to hold a clinical instructor position at the academic affiliate
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm (nights/weekends/holidays may be required as needed)

Description

Board-certified Neurologist to provide direct inpatient and ambulatory neurology care, including examinations, consultative services, and management of neurological conditions. The role includes ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, medication evaluation and management, documenting care in the medical record, supervising neurology trainees, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The clinician will also participate in medical staff meetings, committees, quality assurance programs, and chart reviews to meet performance measures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct neurological patient care in ambulatory clinic settings and inpatient units
• Provide timely screening and resolution of consultations from other disciplines
• Deliver therapeutic interventions specific to neurology, including diagnostic assessment and medication evaluation/management
• Order diagnostic tests, distinguish normal vs. abnormal findings, and make appropriate treatment decisions
• Document care in the medical record per medical center bylaws
• Provide supervisory oversight for health professional trainees assigned to the neurology service
• Collaborate with Physician Assistants as appropriate and participate in team meetings and treatment planning conferences
• Ensure practice is consistent with Joint Commission, CARF, VA policies, clinical practice guidelines, VISN standards, and HIPAA

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

• Possible eligibility for EDRP student loan repayment reimbursement (subject to VHA eligibility rules)
• EDRP application must be submitted within 4 months of appointment
• Award amount up to $200,000 and eligibility period (1–5 years) determined after EDRP review
• Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply

Requirements

• Board certification in neurology
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license to practice in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC
• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only when recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible per VA policy)
• Completion of residency training approved for board certification eligibility
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Ability to pass background/security investigation and complete pre-employment onboarding
• Completion of pre-employment physical examination
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program required for VA HCP
• Comply with urine drug screening requirements if in a testing-designated position
• Selective Service registration required for eligible males
• EDRP eligibility requires timely application within 4 months; former EDRP participants cannot apply

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible CME absence)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options
• Possible CME reimbursement of $1,000/year (must be full-time with board certification)
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting