Neurology - Physician

Baltimore, MD Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Veterans Health Administration; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

50-55 days of paid time off per year

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Federal retirement plan (401K)

Job summary

Baltimore VA Medical Center in Baltimore, MD seeks an Assistant Service Chief of Neurology to provide leadership for the Neurology Service and overseeCain multidisciplinary clinical operations. The role supports innovative patient care, education, and research within the VA Maryland Health Care System.

The position emphasizes strengthening access to specialty neurology, supporting Centers of Excellence, and mentoring emerging leaders while aligning with VHA directives and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assumes full Service Chief responsibilities in the absence of the Service Chief, ensuring uninterrupted and compliant operational leadership.
• Provides direct support in managing the complex Neurology Service, including consult coordination, clinic operations, staffing, performance improvement, and interdisciplinary team oversight.
• Supports and oversees Neurology Centers of Excellence (CoE) in Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Pain, and Headache, ensuring program effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with VHA directives.
• Provides mentorship and leadership development for a promising internal candidate as part of structured succession planning.
• Performs clinical duties that may include leading the General Neurology Section, managing the complex inpatient and outpatient consult service, and/or directing another subspecialty section depending on expertise.
• Improves access to specialty care and reduces wait times by evaluating Veterans with diagnoses aligned to clinical subspecialty expertise.
• Participates in strategic planning, clinical program development, workload distribution, quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and operational decision-making.
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission standards and all VHA policies related to quality, patient safety, peer review, credentialing and privileging, and clinical practice guidelines.
• Supports High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles through proactive leadership engagement, process improvement, and system optimization.

Job description

The Baltimore VA Medical Center (VAMC) located in downtown Baltimore, is looking for an Assistant Service Chief of Neurology. The Baltimore VA Medical Center (VAMC) is a premier facility within the VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) and an academic affiliate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM). The Baltimore VAMC is a modern 324-bed facility adjacent to University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Both hospitals are conveniently connected by a walkway which facilitates integration of educational, research and clinical activities. Our facility is known for its advanced medical care, cutting-edge research, and collaborative teaching environment.

Major duties

include but are not limited to:

• Assumes full Service Chief responsibilities in the absence of the Service Chief, ensuring uninterrupted and compliant operational leadership.
• Provides direct support in managing the complex Neurology Service, including consult coordination, clinic operations, staffing, performance improvement, and interdisciplinary team oversight.
• Supports and oversees Neurology Centers of Excellence (CoE) in Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Pain, and Headache, ensuring program effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with VHA directives.
• Provides mentorship and leadership development for a promising internal candidate as part of structured succession planning.
• Performs clinical duties that may include leading the General Neurology Section, managing the complex inpatient and outpatient consult service, and/or directing another subspecialty section depending on expertise.
• Improves access to specialty care and reduces wait times by evaluating Veterans with diagnoses aligned to clinical subspecialty expertise.
• Participates in strategic planning, clinical program development, workload distribution, quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and operational decision-making.
• Ensures compliance with Joint Commission standards and all VHA policies related to quality, patient safety, peer review, credentialing and privileging, and clinical practice guidelines.
• Supports High Reliability Organization (HRO) principles through proactive leadership engagement, process improvement, and system optimization.

EDRP/Loan repayment Authorized:
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
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Performance Pay: Up to 15K annually

"Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care".