Neurologist

Aptive•Jackson, MS

1d•$280,000 - $315,000

About The Position

Staff Neurologist - G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center Location: Jackson, MSSchedule: Monday–Friday, Days | On-Call Coverage Aptive is seeking a full-time Neurologist to support a rewarding opportunity with the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS. This position offers exceptional schedule stability, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to care for America’s Veterans within a dedicated outpatient practice environment. Position Overview The Neurologist will provide comprehensive outpatient neurological care focused on evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of general neurological conditions. The role is well-supported operationally and clinically, with consistent staffing, defined schedules, and mission-aligned leadership. As the service continues to expand access to neurological care, this provider will meaningfully contribute to program development and continuity of patient services.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited U.S. medical school
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology residency program (required)
Active, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
Eligibility for federal DEA registration
BLS required
Strong communication and patient engagement skills

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of independent practice experience
Board Certification Preferred
ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

Perform detailed neurological evaluations, examinations, and follow-up visits for established and new patients.
Order and interpret appropriate testing, including EEG, EMG/NCS, laboratory studies, and imaging.
Manage chronic neurological conditions such as migraines, seizure disorders, neuropathy, neurovascular diseases, and chronic neurologic illnesses common among Veterans.
Provide patient counseling, education, and shared decision-making regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and medication management.
Perform neurologic procedures as credentialed (examples include Botox injections, lumbar puncture, EMG/NCS, EEG interpretation).
Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, including internal medicine, pain management, behavioral health, and rehabilitation services.
Accurately document care using VA electronic health systems (training provided).
Participate in clinic process optimization and contribute to quality-focused initiatives.

Benefits

$280,000-$315,000 salary
Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
Comprehensive federal benefits package including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Federal retirement programs with matching contributions
Paid federal holidays and paid annual leave
Continuing education support and malpractice coverage
Eligibility for performance-based pay and recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives, as approved
Opportunity for additional compensation through on-call responsibilities or extended coverage, where applicable
Retention and relocation incentives may be available for highly qualified applicants