Physician - Neurologist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Education Debt Reduction Program

Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Staff Neurologist for the Veterans Affairs Central California Health Care System. This role requires a Doctor of Medicine and completion of an approved Neurology residency. Responsibilities include managing patient care, conducting electrophysiologic studies, and working within a team environment. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and generous paid time off, including federal holidays and possible CME reimbursement.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required; non-citizens may only be appointed under specific conditions.
• Physical exam prior to placement is required.
• Must meet physical standards for the position.

Responsibilities

• Incumbent serves as a Staff Neurologist at VACCHCS.
• Will conduct patient consultations and electrophysiologic studies.
• Responsible for care of acute and non-acute neurologic events.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology

Education

Doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree

Completed residency training in Neurology

Full and unrestricted license to practice in the U.S.

Job description

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 are 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
• Doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic 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
• Approved residencies (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
• Approved residencies (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 under a full and unrestricted license in the United States
• Approved residencies (3): Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States under a full and unrestricted license, performing duties related to the position (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems has provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and exposure 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 (not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• 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
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
• Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position
• A physical examination prior to placement is required
• This is a designated drug testing position; after appointment you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
• Requires lifting 15–44 pounds; pushing (approx) 2 hours; reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing 3–5 hours and kneeling; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors; hearing aid is permitted.

Benefits

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus); Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) – learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave – 13 days sick leave – 11 paid Federal holidays – possible 5‑day paid absence for CME)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% Virginia VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. 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

Duties

• The incumbent serves as a Staff Neurologist in the Medicine Service at the Veterans Affairs Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS)
• The major duties and responsibilities include – but are not limited to: Physician trained in an approved Neurology residency program and approved board for all medical subspecialties
• Physician will work in the Department of Medicine – in the Neurology Section – under the Section Chief for that service
• Work guidelines are in keeping with the standards set out by the VA hospital and American Academy of Neurology
• This is a Full‑Time position – variable complexity: The incumbent will see outpatients, inpatient consults, and perform electrophysiologic studies
• The incumbent will carry out the VA mission of patient care, education, and will do research if possible – and will care for both acute and non‑acute neurologic events
• Physician will see all disease entities that require his expertise for a Neurological Problem
• Physician will work closely with all medical teams and staff for the benefit of the patient
• Physician will be up to the physical demands of the subspecialty
• Other duties as assigned.