Physician; Neurology

Position: Physician (Neurology)
Neurologists play a crucial role in the healthcare system, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of neurological disorders while also providing education and training to residents and fellows.

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

The Staff Neurologist will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

* Provide all services required in the practice of Neurology in the context of the VA system and his/her clinical privileges.

* Provision of outpatient and inpatient neurological consultation with appropriate documentation in the electronic medical record within prescribed time frames and accuracy.

* Interviews, examines, selects diagnostic testing appropriately, and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care.

* Take calls from the ED as needed.

* Perform neurologic procedures, like NCS/EMG, EEG interpretation, botox administration, and/or other sup-specialty care that increases Veteran access and care. Certification in sub-specialty care not required to apply.

* Commensurate to his/her individual training and expertise, in accordance with local VA credentialing and privileging requirements.

* Perform, supervise, and interpret results of procedures related to Neurologic disorders.

* Shares after hour call responsibilities with section physicians in rotation.

* Follow facility stroke protocol.

* Supervision of residents and fellows in the outpatient and inpatient setting with appropriate documentation in the medical record.

* Supervise and teach neurology residents, fellows, and medical students during their rotation on neurology service.

* Provide clinical supervision and support to any Physician Assistants and/or Nurse Practitioners working in the Neurology clinic.

* Provide education to other physicians and healthcare professionals regarding neurological disorders and their treatments.

* Participating in quality assurance activities to ensure patient safety, performance improvement and quality of care.

* Ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality of patient medical information.

* Ensuring accurate CPT coding.

* Ensuring compliance with federal statutes, VA directives and policies, and The Joint Commission Standards.

* Perform administrative functions and other tasks as assigned by the Chief of Service

* Promote professional development through independent study and by attending education programs to increase knowledge base and maintain professional certification.

* Board Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology is required.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:30 am- 4:00 pm. Compressed tours may be offered.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
May be available for qualified candidates.

Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME:
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract:

No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting