Physician (Neurology)

United States Department of Veterans Affairs • San Diego, CA

407d • $220,000 - $290,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The VA San Diego Healthcare System is seeking a part-time Physician specializing in Neurology to provide neurological care to patients and educate trainees. This role involves addressing clinical and administrative needs within the neurology clinics and inpatient services, with a focus on the ALS Program and Spinal Cord Injury and Associated Disorders Center. The position may also include a joint appointment with the University of California San Diego (UCSD), potentially increasing overall compensation.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state or territory.
• Completed residency training in an accredited core specialty training program.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Board eligible/Board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Eligibility for an academic appointment to the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine faculty.

Nice To Haves

• Fellowship in Neuromuscular neurology or Neurophysiology.
• Experience in either of these fields.
• Record of academic accomplishments commensurate with the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the clinical and administrative needs of the neurology clinics and inpatient services.
• Run a clinic with hours to be determined, potentially one full day or two half-day clinics.
• Work in coordination with the ALS Program and Spinal Cord Injury and Associated Disorders Center.
• Act as a consultant to clinical services, emphasizing treatment of spinal cord injury and ALS.
• Document procedures, consultations, and healthcare decisions in the medical record.
• Communicate emergent findings directly to the treating physician/service in a timely manner.
• Direct the activities of residents, technologists, and nurses assisting them.
• Teach residents, medical students, and other healthcare personnel seeking training in Neurology.
• Participate in quality assurance activities to improve patient safety, performance, and quality of care.
• Develop and adhere to standard procedures and protocols.
• Maintain a safe environment and ensure patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ensure accurate CPT coding and compliance with federal statutes, VA directives, and The Joint Commission standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $220,000 to $290,000 per year.
• Annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• 50-55 days of paid time off per year (including annual leave, sick leave, and paid Federal holidays).
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance.
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed