Physician (Neurologist) - EDRP

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.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, 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 - Provide direct patient care in assigned outpatient specialty clinics, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and longitudinal management of Veterans presenting with a full spectrum of neurological disorders such as cerebrovascular disease, neuromuscular conditions, seizure disorders, movement disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, headaches, and neuro-inflammatory conditions. - Deliver inpatient neurological consultation services, including urgent and emergent assessments, diagnostic formulation, and communication of findings and recommendations to inpatient care teams. - Participate in shared on-call coverage, providing timely telephone or in-person consultation consistent with service policies. - Order, interpret, and integrate results from laboratory studies, neuroimaging (MRI, CT), and specialized neurological diagnostics to guide clinical decision-making and individualized patient management plans. - Perform electrodiagnostic procedures including: - Electromyography (EMG) - Nerve Conduction Velocity studies (NCV) - Botulinum toxin (Botox) therapeutic injections for approved indications - Provide EEG interpretation, ensuring accurate clinical correlation and timely reporting. - Document all clinical encounters and diagnostic findings in accordance with VA standards, Joint Commission requirements, and Medical Center policies. - Coordinate patient care across multiple service lines, including Primary Care, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Management, Mental Health, and relevant surgical subspecialties. - Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews, care-planning discussions, and quality-improvement activities that support optimal neurological care for Veterans. - Provide clinical guidance to nursing staff, clinic support staff, trainees, and other medical team members as appropriate. Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1630

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.