The Baltimore VA Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking a Neurologist with specialty interests in neurodegenerative disorders. As a premier facility within the VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) and an academic affiliate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, the Baltimore VAMC offers a collaborative teaching environment and advanced medical care. This role provides an opportunity to engage in cutting-edge clinical care, education, and research in a modern facility connected to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Practice Info
- Premier facility within the VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS)
- Academic affiliate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM)
- Modern 324-bed facility adjacent to and connected by a walkway with the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC)
Shift & Schedule
- Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Responsibilities
- Provide direct clinical care for patients with neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinsons disease, Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body disease, Frontotemporal dementia and Huntington's disease
- Provide neurological consultation for VAMHCS inpatients
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage general neurology patients across a broad spectrum of conditions
- Perform detailed neurological assessments, order and interpret diagnostic testing, and develop evidence-based treatment plans
- Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, palliative care, mental health, and social work
- Ensure continuity of care, timely follow-up, and effective communication with patients, caregivers, and referring providers
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical reviews, and process enhancements to improve access and health outcomes
- Contribute to education and support for trainees, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as needed
Compensation
- Competitive salary ($250,000 to $350,000) annually
- Performance pay (up to $15,000 annually)
- Regular salary increases
Benefits
- 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)
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
- Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
- Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
- Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
- Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
- Education DebtReduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program (up to $200,000)
Qualifications
- Preferred: fellowship training in movement disorders or cognitive disorders/behavioral neurology
- 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
- No visa sponsorship available
Neurologist in Baltimore at Veterans Health Administration
This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted 2 days ago.