Physician - Neurologist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC seeks a Neurologist to provide comprehensive neurologic care for veterans within the Neurology Department.

The physician will diagnose, treat, and manage a broad range of neurologic disorders while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes teaching residents, participating in clinical care, and engaging in research activities.

Qualifications

• US citizenship as required by VA policy
• MD or DO degree from an approved school
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in US/DC
• Completion of approved residency leading to board eligibility in Neurology
• Board certification or eligibility in Neurology for faculty/academic roles
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Responsibilities

• Provide care to veteran patients in the Neurology Department at the Washington VA Medical Center
• Diagnose, treat, and manage neurologic disorders
• Collaborate with physicians, trainees, and staff within Neurology
• Supervise and teach neurology residents and participate in training activities
• May participate in telehealth with CBOCs and ensure patient safety and quality care

Skills

Board Certified in Neurology

Neurology subspecialty interest

Teaching/education interest

Research interest

Proficiency in English

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent

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.

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: Board Certified in Neurology with subspecialty expertise/training preferred
• Experience teaching and has interest in research
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 35 pounds - intermittently
• moderate carrying (15-35 pounds) - intermittently
• lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care
• pulling - intermittently
• pushing - intermittently
• reaching above the shoulders - intermittently - both hands required
• walking - intermittently
• standing - intermittently
• kneeling - intermittently
• and repeated bending.

Duties

• The Physician - Neurologist should be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neurology the ideal candidate will have neurology subspecialty interest - and experience and interest in teaching
• The physician will provide care to the veteran patients in the Neurology Department at the Washington VA Medical Center under the general direction of the Chief - Department of Neurology
• Major duties include but are not limited to: Provide services to include - but not be limited to diagnosing - treating and managing veteran patients with neurologic disorders
• Work with physicians and other clinical providers - trainees - and administrative staff within the Department of Neurology
• Cooperate with and participate in medical duties or functions related to quality of care review and improvement
• Participate in the general neurology clinic - and actively participate in the Neurology Resident clinics in regard to supervision - clinical care and education/training
• May participate in telehealth with the CBOCs
• Surroundings may involve moderate risks or discomfort which require special precautions - i.e. - infectious diseases - verbal and physical abuse from the emotionally disturbed patient
• Personal contact with patients - family - visitors and other employees - including contract employees of various VA services
• Meet the needs of veterans/customers while supporting VA missions
• Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans - their representatives - visitors - and all VA staff) in a courteous - tactful - and respectful manner
• Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures
• Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately
• Contact with patients is for the purpose of medical care and information sharing as it relates to the medical care and special requirements
• Medical Record documentation shall be completed timely and in accordance with hospital policy
• Communicates directly and effectively with interdisciplinary team members to support positive collaboration - enhance patient care - and ensure optimal patient and staff safety
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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) and 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 EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with occasional on call consistent with other Neurologist in the Department.