Physician- Neurologist

The incumbent serves as a Staff Neurologist and is responsible for providing comprehensive neurological evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, treatment, and follow-up care to Veterans receiving care through the Fargo VA Health Care System. Services are provided in outpatient, inpatient, telehealth, and consultative settings. The physician functions as an integral member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team and supports VA goals related to access, quality, patient safety, education.

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Clinical Practice 1. Provides comprehensive neurological assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of patients with neurologic disorders. 2. Evaluates and manages conditions including, but not limited to: o Stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) o Epilepsy and seizure disorders o Movement disorders o Multiple sclerosis o Neuromuscular disorders o Peripheral neuropathies o Headache disorders o Cognitive and memory disorders o Spine-related neurological conditions 3. Conducts new patient consultations and follow-up visits in the outpatient setting. 4. Provides inpatient consultation services and collaborates with hospital medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, rehabilitation medicine, and intensive care staff. 5. Participates in evaluation and management of acute neurological emergencies including stroke, status epilepticus, acute weakness, and other urgent neurological conditions. Diagnostic and Procedural Responsibilities 1. Performs and interprets electroencephalograms (EEGs) when credentialed and privileged. 2. Performs and interprets electromyography and nerve conduction studies (EMG/NCS) when credentialed and privileged. 3. Performs lumbar punctures and other approved procedures consistent with approved clinical privileges. 4. Administers botulinum toxin therapy for approved neurological indications, including movement disorders and chronic migraine management. 5. Reviews and interprets neurological imaging studies in collaboration with Radiology Services 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 Recruitment incentive: Approved for highly qualified applicants Work Schedule: TBD- per discussion during interview- 8-430 or 730-4pm On-Call Responsibilities 1. Participates in call coverage as assigned. 2. Provides consultation and clinical guidance during assigned call periods. 3. Ensures appropriate patient handoff and continuity of care.

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. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. 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.