Neurologist

Harry S Truman VAMC is seeking a dedicated Neurologist to join their team in Columbia, Missouri. The provider will manage all aspects of a general Neurology program, delivering compassionate inpatient and outpatient care. The role offers a competitive compensation package along with comprehensive benefits in a vibrant, highly-ranked city.

Practice Info

• General Neurology program with clinical, administrative, academic, and research components
• Inpatient and outpatient care settings at Harry S Truman VAMC
• Provides clinical consultation to clinical staff

Shift & Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Sometimes include call expectations

Responsibilities

• Participate in and/or manage all aspects of a general Neurology program, to include clinical, administrative, academic, and research components if warranted
• Provision of neurologic evaluation and treatment of Veterans with compassion on both an inpatient and outpatient basis, along with the education and counseling of Veterans and their families on medical conditions and treatments
• Providing clinical consultation to Harry S Truman VAMC clinical staff
• Examine patients suffering from neurological disorders, treatment resistant headache disorders, such as seizure disorders, Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease
• Work with primary care physicians on a consulting basis when a patient has symptoms that suggest a neurological issue
• Examinations for neurological patients may include tests of a patient's cranial nerve function, cognitive status, motor skills and sensory system by asking the patient to perform activities
• Interviews, examines, selects diagnostic testing appropriately, and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care
• Communicates and documents with clarity to patients and medical personnel to coordinate patient care
• Shares after hour call responsibilities with section physicians in rotation
• Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews
• Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff
• Participate in Medical Staff committee assignments

Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Regular salary increases
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized
• 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) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine obtained from an approved school
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia
• Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• Proficiency in spoken and written English