Physician (Regular Ft)- Director of Headache Center of Excellence (HCoE)

The VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) seeks a board-certified or board-eligible neurologist with subspecialty expertise in Headache Medicine to serve as Director of the Headache Center of Excellence (HCoE). The Director will guide clinical operations, education, quality improvement, research engagement, and multidisciplinary team development across VAMHCS and VISN 5.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Scope of Practice. Major duties include but are not limited to: Clinical Duties Provide expert evaluation and management of complex headache disorders. Deliver care through face-to-face encounters, telehealth, virtual modalities, and specialty consultations. Implement evidence-based headache protocols and emerging FDA-approved therapies. Program Leadership Direct all activities of the Headache Center of Excellence at VAMHCS. Coordinate with national HCoE leadership, VISN 5, DoD partners, and VACO program offices. Develop and maintain performance dashboards, quality metrics, and reporting mechanisms. Ensure compliance with HCoE requirements for designation and continuation of SP funding. Education and Training Provide mentorship to residents, fellows, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary staff. Lead continuing education on novel headache therapeutics and best practices. Administrative Responsibilities Oversee program staffing, scheduling, referral pathways, and operational growth. Collaborate with Neurology Service leadership on strategic planning, workforce needs, and budget priorities. Participate in committees relevant to pain management, telehealth expansion, quality improvement, and service operations. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN5HREDRPCoordinators@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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

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