U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician (Neurology)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45208
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range. This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $260,000.00/yr - $320,000.00/yr
Summary Neurologists play a crucial role in the healthcare system - focusing on the diagnosis - treatment - and management of neurological disorders while also providing education and training to residents and fellows. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below.
Qualifications To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements
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
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
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: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Additional Requirement: Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Eligible for academic appointment to the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Great communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Experience: Experience in the provision of neurological care to both outpatients and inpatients
Experience with the administration of Botox injections
Experience in management of vagal nerve stimulators
Fellowship training/Experience in Multiple Sclerosis/Neuroimmunology - Movement disorders - Epilepsy
Vascular neurology - Headache - Neuromuscular disorders - Neuro-Hospitalist Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Per VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - a physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the position
A physical examination prior to placement is required
Long periods of standing or walking in the operating room setting and outpatient clinic will be encountered
The mental/sensory requirements include recall - reasoning - problem-solving - hearing - speaking clearly - writing legibly - reading - and logical thinking
The environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes-fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities - frequent - sometimes intense customer - intense customer interactions - and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes-noisy environment.
Duties
The Staff Neurologist will be responsible for - but not limited to the following duties: Provide all services required in the practice of Neurology in the context of the VA system and his/her clinical privileges
Provision of outpatient and inpatient neurological consultation with appropriate documentation in the electronic medical record within prescribed timeframes and accuracy
Interviews - examines - selects diagnostic testing appropriately - and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care
Take calls from the ED as needed
Perform neurologic procedures - like NCS/EMG - EEG interpretation - and/or botox administration - commensurate to his/her individual training and expertise - in accordance with local VA credentialing and privileging requirements
Perform - supervise - and interpret results of procedures related to Neurologic disorders such as lumbar punctures - EMGs - and EEGs
Shares after hour call responsibilities with section physicians in rotation
Follow facility stroke protocol
Supervision of residents and fellows in the outpatient and inpatient setting with appropriate documentation in the medical record
Supervise and teach neurology residents - fellows - and medical students during their rotation on neurology service
Provide clinical supervision and support to any Physician Assistants and/or Nurse Practitioners working in the Neurology clinic
Provide education to other physicians and healthcare professionals regarding neurological disorders and their treatments
Participating in quality assurance activities to ensure patient safety - performance improvement and quality of care
Ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality of patient medical information
Ensuring accurate CPT coding
Ensuring compliance with federal statutes - VA directives and policies - and The Joint Commission Standards
Perform administrative functions and other tasks as assigned by the Chief of Service Promote professional development through independent study and by attending education programs to increase knowledge base and maintain professional certification
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 7:30 am- 4:00 pm
Compressed tours may be offered
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be approved for well-qualified candidates
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
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Physician (Neurology)
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range. This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $260,000.00/yr - $320,000.00/yr
Summary Neurologists play a crucial role in the healthcare system - focusing on the diagnosis - treatment - and management of neurological disorders while also providing education and training to residents and fellows. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below.
Qualifications To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements
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
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
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: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Additional Requirement: Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Eligible for academic appointment to the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Great communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Experience: Experience in the provision of neurological care to both outpatients and inpatients
Experience with the administration of Botox injections
Experience in management of vagal nerve stimulators
Fellowship training/Experience in Multiple Sclerosis/Neuroimmunology - Movement disorders - Epilepsy
Vascular neurology - Headache - Neuromuscular disorders - Neuro-Hospitalist Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Per VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - a physical examination will be conducted based on the physical requirements of the position
A physical examination prior to placement is required
Long periods of standing or walking in the operating room setting and outpatient clinic will be encountered
The mental/sensory requirements include recall - reasoning - problem-solving - hearing - speaking clearly - writing legibly - reading - and logical thinking
The environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes-fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities - frequent - sometimes intense customer - intense customer interactions - and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes-noisy environment.
Duties
The Staff Neurologist will be responsible for - but not limited to the following duties: Provide all services required in the practice of Neurology in the context of the VA system and his/her clinical privileges
Provision of outpatient and inpatient neurological consultation with appropriate documentation in the electronic medical record within prescribed timeframes and accuracy
Interviews - examines - selects diagnostic testing appropriately - and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care
Take calls from the ED as needed
Perform neurologic procedures - like NCS/EMG - EEG interpretation - and/or botox administration - commensurate to his/her individual training and expertise - in accordance with local VA credentialing and privileging requirements
Perform - supervise - and interpret results of procedures related to Neurologic disorders such as lumbar punctures - EMGs - and EEGs
Shares after hour call responsibilities with section physicians in rotation
Follow facility stroke protocol
Supervision of residents and fellows in the outpatient and inpatient setting with appropriate documentation in the medical record
Supervise and teach neurology residents - fellows - and medical students during their rotation on neurology service
Provide clinical supervision and support to any Physician Assistants and/or Nurse Practitioners working in the Neurology clinic
Provide education to other physicians and healthcare professionals regarding neurological disorders and their treatments
Participating in quality assurance activities to ensure patient safety - performance improvement and quality of care
Ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality of patient medical information
Ensuring accurate CPT coding
Ensuring compliance with federal statutes - VA directives and policies - and The Joint Commission Standards
Perform administrative functions and other tasks as assigned by the Chief of Service Promote professional development through independent study and by attending education programs to increase knowledge base and maintain professional certification
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 7:30 am- 4:00 pm
Compressed tours may be offered
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be approved for well-qualified candidates
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
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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