Neurologist w/EDRP

Veterans Health Administration•Amarillo, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Amarillo VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for a full time Physician (Neurologist) specializing in treating and managing neurological conditions of Veteran patients who are experiencing seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, neurodegenerative disorders, migraines and much more. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
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.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neurology.
3 years or more of clinical practice.
5 year's experience in diagnosis and treatment of patient population with Neurological conditions.
Experience with the administration of Botox injections, EMG's and TBI.

Responsibilities

Conduct neurologic consultations and follow-up care to the patients at the Amarillo VA Health Care System.
Work with primary care physicians on a consulting basis should a patient shows symptoms related to a neurological issue.
Diagnose neurological disorders and order diagnostic tests such as blood tests and imaging tests to aid in identifying neurological disorders.
Perform and evaluate the outcome of a Lumbar puncture, Tensilon test, and EEG.
Develop treatment plan(s) for patient and their specific condition.
Direct the activities of nurses and other medical technicians in the treatment of patients.
Evaluate patient progress.
Provide training to medical students or other staff members.
Actively continue education by staying up to date in the field to provide patients with the best care.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Annual performance bonus
Regular salary increases
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)
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting