Physician - Neurology

Veterans Health Administration • Iowa City, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System is seeking a part-time, board-certified neurologist with expertise in neuro-ophthalmology and headache eligibility or certification to join the Specialty Care Service Line. The position supports the Iowa City Headache Center of Excellence (HCoE) and the VA Midwest Health Care Network’s Whole Health approach, which aims to create personalized health plans for Veterans through healing relationships, environments, and community connections.

The physician provides and documents care for adult patients in outpatient clinics, including comprehensive examinations and histories for patients assigned to the HCoE. The role also supports teaching, interdisciplinary clinic development, educational materials, and clinic templates. The physician reports to the Neurology Section Chief and Chief of Medicine. This is an open continuous announcement through February 4, 2027; applications are reviewed at recurring cutoffs until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Board certification.
• Expertise in neuro-ophthalmology and headache eligibility or certification.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
• Current, full, 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 board certification, or a stated qualifying alternative pathway.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• U.S. citizenship, except where appointment of a non-citizen is permitted under VA policy.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
• Satisfy applicable background and security investigation requirements and pre-employment onboarding requirements.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must meet Selective Service registration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide and thoroughly document treatment for adult patients in outpatient clinics, including comprehensive examinations and histories for assigned HCoE patients.
• Participate in outpatient Headache Center of Excellence services.
• Teach residents and medical students when appropriate.
• Build an interdisciplinary headache clinic in conjunction with ophthalmology, Whole Health, and psychology.
• Develop HCoE educational materials and clinic templates.
• Attend monthly HCoE meetings.
• Perform outpatient clinic responsibilities and management.
• Provide consultation services to patients and families.
• Participate in the Peer Review process when needed and in committees as assigned by the Chief of Neurology.
• Report to the Neurology Section Chief and Chief of Medicine.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program, with awards up to $200,000 subject to program approval and eligibility.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of annual paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and potentially five days of paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension 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 continue into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 annual CME reimbursement.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

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