Physician (Regular Ft) - Neurologist

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP eligibility

Relocation incentive

Job summary

The St. Louis VA Health Care System invites qualified physicians to apply for a Staff Neurologist position. The role emphasizes comprehensive neurological care for veterans, medical trainee education, and participation in service improvement initiatives.

Ideal candidates will bring board-eligible or board-certified neurology credentials, a current US license, and a commitment to VA mission and standards. The position offers the VA's total rewards package and potential education loan repayment

Qualifications

• US citizenship or eligible non-citizen status per VA policy.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state/DC.
• Completion of residency in a VA-approved core specialty or equivalent.
• Eligibility for board certification; eligibility for faculty status may require board certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neurological care including diagnosis, treatment and management.
• Conduct thorough patient evaluations with history, exams and diagnostic testing.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based practices.
• Perform and interpret procedures such as EMG/EEG as appropriate.
• Educate and mentor medical students, residents and fellows; participate in teaching and CME.
• Engage in quality improvement and research activities as aligned with interests.

Education

MD or DO (Doctor of Medicine)

Job description

Summary

The St. Louis VA Health Care System is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Staff Neurologist to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will provide outstanding care to our veteran patients - deliver educational support to medical trainees - and contribute to the ongoing improvement of our services.

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: Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: In Accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 5019
• The Physical requirements of this position include the following tasks which may be performed intermittently: lifting of up to 10 lbs. - sitting (4 hours) - standing (2 hours) - walking (2 hours) - bending/stooping (1 hour) - twisting (1/2 hour) - simple grasping (4 hours) - fine manipulation (6 hours) - reaching above the shoulder (1/2 hour) - and operating machinery (1/2 hour).

Duties

• Patient Care: Provide comprehensive neurological care - including diagnosis - treatment - and management of neurological disorders
• Conduct thorough patient evaluations - including medical history - physical examinations - and appropriate diagnostic testing
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans - utilizing evidence-based practices
• Perform and interpret specialized procedures - such as botulinum toxin injections - EMG/NCV testing and EEG interpretation - commensurate with experience and training
• Consultation and Collaboration: Offer consultation services to primary care providers and other specialties within the St
• Louis VA Health Care System
• Communicate effectively with patients - families - caregivers - and other VA staff members to ensure clear understanding of medical conditions and treatment plans
• Education and Training: Provide mentorship - supervision - and teaching to medical students - residents - and fellows
• Participate in continuing education activities to stay current with advances in neurology
• Research and Quality Improvement: Engagement in research is encouraged - commensurate with interest - experience and training
• Participate in quality improvement projects to enhance patient care outcomes and service delivery
• Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate - thorough - and timely medical records and documentation
• Adhere to VA policies - procedures - and regulations
• Attend departmental meetings and contribute to organizational initiatives
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation incentive: Available to highly qualified individual
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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
• 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 $3 -500 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: 7:30am - 4:00pm