Physician - Neurology

Veterans Health Administration • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

The Physician - Neurology provides neurologic clinical services within the Department of Veterans Affairs and participates in clinical, administrative, educational, and research activities. The physician teaches medical students, residents, and other students rotating on the neurology service; participates in hospital and medical staff activities; and works with multiple services across a large, complex organization. The role requires use of VA systems and processes for consult management, order sets, and documentation, including CPRS. The position may include participation in clinical research and academic activities with VA and affiliated academic institutions. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch, plus shared 24-hour on-call coverage on a rotating basis with other neurologists.

The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to program eligibility and approval. Approved awards may be up to $200,000 over an eligibility period of one to five years. The role offers a federal physician compensation and benefits package, including paid time off, retirement benefits, insurance, and liability protection. This is an Excepted Service position and does not confer competitive status.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated VA policy exception for non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited school.
• 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 program leading to board-certification eligibility, or an accepted alternative training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to demonstrate verbal and written communication skills commensurate with the position's responsibilities.
• Ability to function within VA requirements for consult management, order sets, CPRS documentation, and other electronic medical record processes.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a large, complex organization and with multiple services.
• Complete required background/security investigation, onboarding, TB testing, and immunization evaluations; seasonal influenza vaccination is required for VA health care personnel.
• Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Applicants in testing-designated positions are subject to pre-appointment urinalysis; refusal results in denial of VA employment.
• Complete application requirements in the announcement's Required Documents section.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Teach medical students, medical residents, and other students rotating on the neurology service.
• Participate in hospital and medical staff activities, including accreditation requirements, quality assessment and improvement projects, committee assignments, EPRP activities, lean activities, ORYX, HEDIS, and SAIL measures.
• Manage consults and use VA order sets and documentation procedures in CPRS and other VA electronic medical record processes.
• Coordinate and cooperate with multiple services, including community care, prosthetics, medical administration, medical records, and group medical practice.
• Participate in clinical research and other academic activities as assigned, with VA and affiliated academic institutions.
• Coordinate clinical, administrative, educational, research, and other duties as assigned.
• Share 24-hour on-call coverage with other neurologists on a rotational basis.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to eligibility and approval, with awards up to $200,000 and eligibility periods of one to five years.
• 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.
• Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs may be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time physicians with board certification.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

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