Physician (Neurology)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Bay Pines (FL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

EDRP available

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System seeks an experienced Neurologist to provide specialty care, collaborate with academic partners, and advance quality patient care. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential to adapt to a growing VA medical center.

Ideal candidates will complete neurology residency, hold board certification, and be prepared for academic and clinical duties within a federal system offering a comprehensive rewards package including potential sign-on incentive and EDRP

Qualifications

• Completion of Neurology residency with board certification preferred.
• Current, full and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• English proficiency in spoken and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with neurological diseases.
• Perform procedures related to the neurological subspecialty.
• Maintain compliance with VA regulations and professional standards.
• Collaborate with medical staff and affiliated schools to meet mission goals.

Skills

EEG proficiency

EMG proficiency

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO with Neurology Residency

Board Certification in Neurology

Job description

Summary

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System's Specialty Care service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Neurologist. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center. Amended EDRP Verbiage Below.

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: Completed Neurology Residency - Board Certification
• EEG and/or EMG proficiency or fellowship training
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements:Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• The physical demands of the work requires the use of fingers - reaching above shoulder - prolong standing (6-8 hrs.) - ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Hearing aid use is permitted.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Offered to highly qualified candidate
• Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer
• The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an 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
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• 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 overall responsibilities of the neurologist typically include - but is not limited to: Ensures that high quality patient care is delivered in a resource efficient manner
• Evaluate - diagnose - and manage patients with neurological diseases
• Perform procedures related to the neurological subspecialty
• Complies with VHA regulations and professional standards and ethical conduct
• Works to ensure that the VA Healthcare System programs reflect the mission and priorities of the VHA and VA as well as take an active participatory role as a leadership team member - providing counsel in defining and accomplishing the health system's mission and goals pertinent to their scope of practice
• Complies with agency regulations - medical staff bylaws - VA Healthcare System policies - pertinent Joint Commission standards - and other appropriate regulations as they apply
• This includes but is not limited to compliance with: Mandatory trainings BLS requirements Maintenance of licensures - certifications and/or registrations Resident supervision Medical record regulations - including timely completion of unsigned and un-cosigned notes Credential and privileging regulations Timely completion of action items Promotes an environment of system-oriented continuous quality improvement
• Actively participates in long- and short-term goals in support of VISN/VHA mission
• Establishes and maintains effective harmonious relationships with other peers within Medicine and other Services within our station
• Maintains a solid working relationship with the affiliated medical schools
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm(Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
• The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).