U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician (Neurologist)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
Duties
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 are ineligible to apply. This position is authorized to provide the right candidate with pay up to $200,000 toward education costs, and is approved to offer a sign‑on bonus of up to 15% of annual salary per year for up to four years. In addition, salary can go above the maximum amount shown if the candidate meets annual performance metrics. The Staff Physician – Neurologist is assigned to the VA Wilkes‑Barre Health Care System, Medical Service providing comprehensive, efficient, compassionate, high‑quality healthcare to all patients, functioning as a member of the inter‑disciplinary team providing clinical care to the patients at VA Wilkes‑Barre Healthcare System in both inpatient and outpatient settings. As a staff Physician – Neurologist, the responsibilities include providing medical evaluation and directing overall management of patients in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Supervision and education of Internal Medicine Residents and medical students may be required. Neurologist will conduct outpatient neurologic consultations and follow‑up care, as well as nerve conduction testing, and botulinum toxin injections (preferred). This includes subspecialist for consultations in the fields of epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular medicine, MS, and dementia. Wilkes‑Barre VA also has EEG testing, and neurology inpatient service. The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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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 are ineligible to apply. This position is authorized to provide the right candidate with pay up to $200,000 toward education costs, and is approved to offer a sign‑on bonus of up to 15% of annual salary per year for up to four years. In addition, salary can go above the maximum amount shown if the candidate meets annual performance metrics. The Staff Physician – Neurologist is assigned to the VA Wilkes‑Barre Health Care System, Medical Service providing comprehensive, efficient, compassionate, high‑quality healthcare to all patients, functioning as a member of the inter‑disciplinary team providing clinical care to the patients at VA Wilkes‑Barre Healthcare System in both inpatient and outpatient settings. As a staff Physician – Neurologist, the responsibilities include providing medical evaluation and directing overall management of patients in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Supervision and education of Internal Medicine Residents and medical students may be required. Neurologist will conduct outpatient neurologic consultations and follow‑up care, as well as nerve conduction testing, and botulinum toxin injections (preferred). This includes subspecialist for consultations in the fields of epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular medicine, MS, and dementia. Wilkes‑Barre VA also has EEG testing, and neurology inpatient service. The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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