Physician (Neurologist)

SummaryThis position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.QualificationsTo qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.Basic RequirementsUnited States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicineThe degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completedCurrent - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of ColumbiaResidency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR[(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR(3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiencesResidents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ""Physician Resident Providers"" (PRPs)PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basisPRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privilegedrather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervisionAdditionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsProficiency in spoken and written EnglishPreferred Experience: Board Certification in Neurology - Prior VA experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: Light lifting - under 15 pounds - light carrying under 15 pounds - pulling hand over hand 1.5 hours (varies) - pushing - 1 hour (varies) - reaching above shoulders - use of fingers - walking (6 hours- varies) - standing (8 hours- varies) - repeated bending (4 hours varies) - use of hands and fingers - ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - near vision correctable at 12"" to 16"" Jaeger 1 to 4 - hearing (aid permitted).DutiesVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsEducation Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn moreEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact visn15edrp@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 The Robert J Dole VA Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking a full-time Neurologist to serve Veteran patients of the facilityThe incumbent will develop - implement - and maintain currently accepted Neurology practice at the RJDVAMCThe Neurologist is fully responsible to the Chief of Medicine Service for clinical matters concerning the neurology programThe duties and responsibilities of the Anesthesiologist include - but are not limited to - the following: Formulate and recommend plans for a comprehensive Neurology programDevelop the requirements of staff - facility infrastructure - equipment - and supplies needed to support the Neurology program - utilizing necessary reviews and controlsAssume responsibility for carrying out the goals - objectives - plans and policies established by the Medical Center Director and VA Heartland NetworkProvide accountability for all neurology operations - assuring support of the mission and values of the RJDVAMCWork collaboratively with the facility Service Chief's as to expand and/or enhance neurology service offered at RJDVAMCUtilize data about target population and available resources - formulate strategic short term and long-range plans and goals for the serviceComplete performance (OPPE) Audits of same specialties in Neurology within the VISNAppraise the effectiveness of the various neurology programs and services in meeting the needs of patient careCreate and foster an environment of system-oriented quality improvementEnsure all Veterans receive high quality - efficient - timely - and appropriate care with the highest professional and ethical standards and quality of careWork Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday