Physician - General Neurologist

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligible

VHA Total Rewards

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Fredericksburg, VA seeks two General Neurologists to treat inpatients and outpatients with neurological disorders. Positions cover diverse settings including critical and primary care, with a mission to deliver high-quality care to veterans.

The role supports Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility and participates in VHA Physician Total Rewards, with a competitive salary and benefits. Monday through Friday schedule with inpatient coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• EMG/EEG procedures experience preferred.
• In-depth Neurology subspecialty knowledge.
• Ability to deliver inpatient and outpatient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for neurological disorders in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Manage acute and chronic neurological conditions across care settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize veteran care.
• Adhere to VA policies and scheduling (Mon-Fri, 8:00–4:30).

Job description

Summary

This 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.

Qualifications

To 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 Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine
• The 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 completed
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - 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 experiences
• Exceptions: Residents 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 basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: EMG/EEG procedures Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment
• A pre-placement physical examination is not required.

Duties

• We are looking for 2 General Neurologists in Fredericksburg - VA
• The Neurologist areas of clinical practice is treat inpatients and outpatients with Neurological Disorders
• Specific practice settings include Neurology - Critical Care - Primary Care - Acute Care - Mental Health and Extended Care and Geriatrics
• The Fredericksburg Veterans Affairs Health Care Center offers a comprehensive range of outpatient services for Veterans in the Northern Virginia and Central Virginia area - including Primary Care and Mental Health services
• The establishment of this new health care center is part of the Central Virginia Veterans Affairs Health Care System and the Veterans Health Administration's initiative to enhance access to care for Veterans - thereby providing them with more healthcare options within their communities and fulfilling the mission to deliver exemplary care to our Nation's Heroes
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): The position is eligible for the EDRP
• Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Ms
• Monique Head at [e-mail] - 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 duties and responsibilities of the General Neurologist include - but are not limited to the following: Responsible for direct patient care of patients with Neurological disorders and for the delivery of quality care to a culturally diverse veteran patient population
• Manages of acute and chronic illnesses - and see patients in an outpatient setting
• Demonstrate of knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age related needs of patients served in the assigned area of practice
• Understands changes associated with aging and principles of growth and development relevant to the adult and geriatric population
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
• 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM yes and inpatient coverage when needed.