Physician - General Neurologist

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

General Neurologist positions are located at the Fredericksburg Veterans Affairs Health Care Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. General Neurologists provide integrated outpatient, accessible health care services with their health care teams. The specific practice settings include Consultative Neurology in Acute Care, Critical Care, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Mental Health units, in addition to outpatient neurology clinics. The Fredericksburg Veterans Affairs Health Care Center offers a comprehensive range of outpatient services for Veterans in the Northern Virginia and Central Virginia area, including Primary Care and Mental Health services. The establishment of this new health care center is part of the Central Virginia VA Health Care System and the Veterans Health Administration's initiative to enhance access to care for Veterans, thereby providing them with more healthcare options within their communities and fulfilling the mission to deliver exemplary care to our Nation's Heroes. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): The position is eligible for EDRP. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Ms. Monique Head at monique.head@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting The duties and responsibilities of the General Neurologist include, but are not limited to the following: Interpretation of electroencephalogram (EEG), electromyogram/nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCS), injections for nerve blocks or botulinum toxin administration, diagnostic or therapeutic lumbar puncture (LP/spinal tap). Direct patient care with Neurological disorders. Deliver quality care to a culturally diverse veteran patient population. Responsible for the management of acute and chronic illnesses in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Perform activities that reflect the educational, experiential and competency requirements outlined in the nine (9) dimensions: Quality of Care, Performance Educational/Career Development, Collegiality, Ethics, Collaboration, Research, and Resource Utilization. Communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with all internal and external service staff, ancillary staff, patients and patients' families in addition to student, resident and fellow learners affiliated with VCU Health. Maintain confidentiality of electronic, written, and/or verbal patient/employee information Demonstrate working practices include adherence to infection control standards and the safe use and operation of equipment. May be required to perform neurophysiologic procedures (NCS/EMG, EEG, Polysomnograms, etc). Produce reports in a timely manner. General Neurology Inpatient service 2-4 weeks yearly. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.