Physician - Neurologist

Summary This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - McGuire/Richmond VA Medical Center (VAMC)/ (VISN 6) Department of Neurology. The successful candidate will serve as a Neurologist and provide and maintain a high level of quality inpatient and outpatient care services in all aspects of acute and chronic neurology and movement disorders. Qualifications United States Citizenship. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any US State, Territory, Commonwealth or the District of Columbia. Completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Approved residency programs include ACGME or AOA accredited core specialties; or one year of approved first-year residency followed by two years of independent practice; or non‑US residency training followed by at least three years of verified independent practice in the United States. Residents in approved programs who would otherwise meet the basic requirements are eligible to be appointed as “Physician Resident Providers” on an intermittent basis under supervision. Physical health: must meet VA Directive and Handbook 5019 physician qualifications and be physically able to perform the duties; pre‑placement physical examination required. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred experience: Completion of a movement disorder fellowship; interest or experience beyond residency in neurology; completion of additional training in movement disorders; experience or interest in movement disorder research and teaching; administrative experience managing multiple providers, workflow efficiency, budgeting and team collaboration. Duties Provide neurologic evaluation and treatment for veterans on both inpatient and outpatient bases, including education and counseling of patients and families on medical conditions and treatment. BLS certification required. Maintain confidentiality of VA beneficiary information in compliance with applicable laws. Oversee the Neurology Consult service, including supervision of residents, medical students, and inpatient procedures; conduct teaching of housestaff and students. Use clinical video telehealth (CVT) and electronic consultation (eConsult) to improve access and education. Deliver interventions across the full spectrum of neurological care while maintaining current knowledge and skills. Serve as a leader and active committee member on Medical Center committees as requested. Participate in neurology inpatient consults, clinic, and on‑call assignments as assigned by the Supervisor. Manage patient care, including orders for diagnostic testing, prescribing medications, consulting with specialty services, and documentation in an electronic medical record. Provide outpatient care according to professional standards and core values. Collaborate closely with other neurologists in a team‑based model. Perform neurological evaluations, patient examinations, diagnosis, and consultations; engage in teaching of rotating residents, fellows, and medical students. Perform administrative duties such as documentation, dictation and electronic signatures of reports, and electronic entry of orders. Benefits Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases. Paid time off: 50–55 days per year, including 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and up to 5 days paid absence for CME. Traditional federal pension (vesting after 5 years) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution. Comprehensive health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care insurance; many federal programs transferable into retirement. Full and unrestricted licensure in any US State or territory. Possible annual reimbursement up to $1,000 for continuing medical education if full‑time and board certified. Malpractice coverage with tail coverage included. No employment contract and no restrictions on moonlighting. Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program; eligible applicants may apply within four months of appointment. #J-18808-Ljbffr