Physician-Neurology

Job Title

Physician-Neurology

Job Description

The Statement of Duties of Duties (Physician-Neurology) include but not limited to the following:

• Provide a broad range of Neurology services by diagnosing and managing both inpatient and outpatient Veterans.
• Perform full neurological exams and supervise neurology residents/medical students as an inpatient consultant and in the neurology clinic.
• Complete all administrative work and documentation (notes and encounter forms) in a timely fashion in accordance with facility policy and bylaws.
• Deliver interventions throughout the full spectrum of neurology care (e.g. expected to maintain good diagnostic and therapeutic acumen).
• Be able to get an academic appointment with our affiliate hospital, Augusta University Medical Center.
• Completes tasks and duties as assigned by direct supervisor and/or supervisory alignment.
• Adheres to VHA and Medical Center policies and regulations as well as the Medical Staff bylaws.
• Adheres to the Medicine Department's goals of productivity, bookability, and utilization.
• Completes all mandatory training, credentialing procedures, and chart reviews.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Authorized. 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. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more.

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

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Downtown