Physician Neurologist

SummaryThis 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.QualificationsTo 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 RequirementsUnited States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicineThe 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 completedCurrent - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of ColumbiaResidency 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 experiencesResidents 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-basisPRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privilegedrather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervisionAdditionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsProficiency in spoken and written EnglishAdditional Requirement: Board Certified in Neurology required - will consider Board Eligible if able to obtain BC in reasonable time upon hire Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019DutiesThe Staff Neurologist will provide our veterans with comprehensive neurological care - both direct and supervisoryincluding the diagnosis - treatment - and management of neurological conditionsThis role will have a home location of either East Orange - NJ or Toms River - NJwith travel up to 50% and may see veteran patients in East Orange - Toms River - and/or Lyons - NJDuties: Ensure that neurological care is delivered and is consistent with hospital policy - meeting or exceeding community standards and VHA national benchmarksPerform neurological assessments on veteran patients and interpret diagnostic tests such as MRI - CT scans - EEGs - and lumbar puncturesDevelop individualized treatment plans and provide ongoing patient care - including medication management - physical therapy referrals - and lifestyle counselingResponsibilities include expanded use of clinical video telehealth and electronic consultation (eConsult) to improve access to neurological careMaintain accurate and up-to-date veteran patient records in compliance with VA policies and privacy regulationsCollaborate with members of interdisciplinary teams - including primary care physicians - specialists - and nurses - to ensure continuity and high-quality health care for our veteransContribute to the development and implementation of quality improvement projects and assurance programs of Neurology servicesChampion the initiatives designed to improve overall quality through the use of evidence-based medicine and peer reviewParticipate in regular and continuing education and remain updated on advancements in neurologyEducate veteran patients and their families on neurological disorders - treatment options - and preventive measuresProvide compassionate and empathetic care to improve the patient experience and ensure that the care of veteran patients is effective - patient-centric - and safeMay participate in supervision and teaching in support of the residency program at the East Orange location VA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsEducation Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn moreEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact VISN2EDRPCoordinators@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 8:00am-4:30pm