Physician (Neurologist) GP-0602-14

Defense Health Agency; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Student loan repayment

Retirement package with matching contributions

Job summary

The Defense Health Agency is seeking a board-certified physician for the Neurology Service at Darnell Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, Texas. Responsibilities include examining, diagnosing, and treating outpatients, and managing inpatients with neurological disorders.

Applicants must hold a Doctor of Medicine, possess an active medical license, and have completed residency training in Neurology. The position offers competitive benefits, including paid time off and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must have Doctor of Medicine or equivalent, preferably from the US or Canada.
• Requires active, unrestricted medical license from any US state.
• At least one year of supervised clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat outpatients and inpatients in the Neurology Service.
• Perform duties in an outpatient clinic mainly focused on migraine management.
• Direct and supervise care for hospitalized patients with neurological disorders.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Diagnosis

Treatment planning

Migraine management

Supervision of care

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent

Active medical license

Residency training in Neurology

Job description

Overview

Position located at Darnell Army Medical Center, Dept of Medicine Neurology Service, Fort Hood, Texas.

Direct Hire Solicitation. Applicant must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a board‑certified physician on the Neurology Service, responsible for examination, diagnosis, and treatment of outpatients in the clinic and inpatients on the consult and ward services.
• Performs medical duties in an outpatient clinic with an emphasis on migraine management including chemo‑denervation techniques.
• Directs and supervises care for patients with primary neurological disorders requiring hospitalization.
• Consults with other hospital services caring for inpatients, including the critically ill, with neurological conditions.
• Examines patients, orders, and evaluates the full range of electrophysiology, radiology, and laboratory tests.
• Makes referrals for appropriate urgent issues, and decompensation of chronic neurologic conditions.
• Evaluates and treats patients with multiple complicated problems referred by the Emergency Room for urgent or emergent neurologic issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada.
• Active, unrestricted medical license or registration from a U.S. state, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory.
• At least one year of supervised experience in a clinical setting after obtaining the medical degree.
• Completed accredited residency training in Neurology and at least 4 years of equivalent experience.
• Applicable educational credentials evaluated by a private organization if obtained from a foreign institution; transcripts required.

Benefits: Competitive compensation, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayment, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan including matching employer contributions.