Seeking Neurologist Physician Southern CA VA!

Department of Veterans Affairs; Apple Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 275,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System in California seeks a Neurologist to provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient neurology services, with some virtual clinics. Teaching of residents and medical students is included, and the role requires collaboration within an academic VA setting.

Board Certified or Board Eligible, with experience in general neurology and stroke is preferred; clinical privileges in VA are required. Excellent interpersonal skills and team-building are essential.

Qualifications

• Board Certified Neurologist; General Neurologist with stroke experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide all services required in the practice of Neurology within the VA system.
• Document thoroughly in the electronic medical record.
• See patients in outpatient general neurology consults and follow-up clinics.
• Conduct inpatient neurology consults and take ED calls as needed.
• Oversee neurological care for assigned patients; perform NCS/EMG, EEG interpretation, Botox as trained.
• Supervise and teach neurology residents and medical students during rotations.

Job description

Facility Details: VA Loma Linda Healthcare System (VALLHCS) is actively recruiting to fill a Board Certified or Board Eligible Neurologist to help care for our Veterans - America's Heroes! At the VA, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers.
The VA Loma Linda Healthcare system is affiliated with Loma Linda University Health Medical School. Teaching of medical students, residents and fellows is an integral part of the position. The position provides an outstanding opportunity for individuals committed to an academic career in clinical care, teaching and research and requires excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to team building.

Position Details:

• Provide all services required in the practice of Neurology in the context of the VA system and his/her clinical privileges.
• Provide appropriate documentation in the electronic record.
• See patients in the outpatient general neurology consult and follow-up clinics.
• Outpatient clinics will consist of both in-person and virtual clinics.
• See inpatient neurology consults.
• Take calls from the ED as needed.
• Responsible for the oversight of all aspects of neurological care delivered to their assigned patients.
• Perform neurologic procedures, like NCS/EMG, EEG interpretation, and/or botox administration, commensurate to his/her individual training and expertise, in accordance with local VA credentialing and privileging requirements.
• Supervise and teach neurology residents and medical students during their Neurology rotation.

Salary: $275,000 - $300,000 per year

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Preferred Experience: Board Certified Neurologist. General Neurologist with experience in both outpatient and inpatient neurology stroke. Interest or additional training in vascular neurology is desirable.

Community Highlights: Spectacular Loma Linda, (Spanish for Beautiful Hill) CA., is nestled in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. The city is located approximately 60 miles east of Los Angeles in San Bernardino County. While it is near the highly developed job market of Los Angeles and Orange Counties, it does provide a small-town setting for your home, work, or recreation. Adjacent to California's Interstate 10 freeway, Loma Linda is freeway close to beaches, mountains, and desert resorts.