Physician - Neurology

Veterans Health Administration • Loma Linda, CA

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About The Position

This is a full-time physician position in the Department of Medicine, within the Neurology Section. The physician reports to the Section Chief and provides outpatient care, inpatient consultations, and electrophysiologic studies. The role includes managing acute and non-acute neurological cases and evaluating diseases within the physician’s neurological expertise. Work guidelines follow standards established by the VA hospital and the American Academy of Neurology. The physician supports the VA mission of patient care and education and may engage in research activities as appropriate. The work schedule varies according to inpatient coverage needs. The announcement is open continuously until November 9, 2026; the initial referral cutoff is October 27, 2026, with later eligible applications referred as needed until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
• 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 accredited residency training in a core specialty leading to board-certification eligibility, or an alternative qualifying training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Ability to meet the physical demands associated with the subspecialty.
• Selected applicants must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation and complete required background, security, and onboarding processes; drug testing applies to tentatively selected applicants for testing-designated positions.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA health care personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Training in epilepsy.
• Ability to interpret electroencephalograms (EEGs).

Responsibilities

• See outpatients, conduct inpatient consultations, and perform electrophysiologic studies.
• Manage acute and non-acute neurological cases.
• Evaluate neurological disease entities within the physician’s expertise.
• Collaborate with other medical teams and staff to ensure optimal patient care.
• Support the VA mission of patient care and education, and engage in research activities as appropriate.
• Adhere to work guidelines established by the VA hospital and the American Academy of Neurology.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Possible recruitment or relocation incentive for highly qualified candidates.
• Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility, with possible reimbursement up to $200,000 subject to eligibility and approval.
• 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 and federal 401(k), with VA contributions up to 5%.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs may be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 annual 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
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree