Physician- Neurologist

Veterans Health Administration • Fargo, ND

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Neurologist provides comprehensive neurological evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, and follow-up care to Veterans receiving care through the Fargo VA Health Care System. Services are delivered in outpatient, inpatient, telehealth, and consultative settings. The physician is an integral member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team and supports VA goals related to access, quality, patient safety, and education.

The position follows the VA Midwest Health Care Network’s Whole Health System of care, which aims to empower Veterans to take charge of their health and well-being through personalized health plans, healing relationships and environments, and connection to their communities.

The neurologist assesses and manages a broad range of neurological conditions, provides consultation and care for acute neurological emergencies, and performs diagnostic tests and procedures when credentialed, privileged, and approved. The position also includes assigned call coverage and coordination of patient handoffs and continuity of care.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification, or an accepted alternative training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except where appointment of a non-citizen is permitted under VA policy.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
• Must complete required background and security investigation and onboarding requirements.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Must submit all application requirements detailed in the announcement.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an accredited Neurology Residency Program.
• Board certified or board eligible in Neurology.
• Experience with EEG, EMG/NCS, botulinum toxin therapy, and advanced neurological diagnostics.
• Telehealth experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide neurological assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and ongoing management for patients with neurologic disorders.
• Evaluate and manage conditions including stroke and TIA, epilepsy and seizure disorders, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disorders, peripheral neuropathies, headache disorders, cognitive and memory disorders, and spine-related neurological conditions.
• Conduct outpatient new-patient consultations and follow-up visits.
• Provide inpatient consultation and collaborate with hospital medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, rehabilitation medicine, and intensive care staff.
• Participate in the evaluation and management of acute neurological emergencies, including stroke, status epilepticus, acute weakness, and other urgent conditions.
• Perform and interpret EEGs when credentialed and privileged.
• Perform and interpret EMG/NCS when credentialed and privileged.
• Perform lumbar punctures and other approved procedures consistent with clinical privileges.
• Administer botulinum toxin therapy for approved indications, including movement disorders and chronic migraine management.
• Review and interpret neurological imaging studies in collaboration with Radiology Services.
• Participate in call coverage as assigned and provide consultation and clinical guidance during assigned call periods.
• Ensure appropriate patient handoffs and continuity of care.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension, with five-year vesting, and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 annual CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Recruitment incentive approved for highly qualified applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree