Neurologist Position Available In Cumberland, North Carolina

SummaryThis position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.

You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

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 Requirements:

United 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), (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), (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 privileged; rather, 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:

Must be board certified or board eligible

Reference:

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VA Qualification StandardsPhysical Requirements:

The incumbent must be able to perform all activities of the position without restrictionThis position may involve standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and turningThe work may involve going up and down flights of stairs. DutiesThis position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Fayetteville NC VA Health Care System (FNCVAHCS)The successful candidate will serve as a Neurologist under the Medicine Service LineThe incumbent will ensure the quality and timeliness of the services provided, customer satisfaction, as well as compliance with the standards of accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission and the Inspector General’s Combined Assessment ProgramThe incumbent will ensure appropriate use of the available resources and will be responsible for the state-of-the-art standards of careThe incumbent collaborates with other services as appropriateThe Neurologist is accountable to the Chief, Medicine Service, for assuring the most effective delivery of care in Neurology while meeting and exceeding compliance standardsThe Neurologist will provide expert consultation and treatment to patients referred to the outpatient and inpatient Neurology Service and provide feedback and consultation to other Neurology Practitioners within the Neurology sectionIn this role, the incumbent will also provide feedback and patient education to the patients and their families and will demonstrate excellence in all facets of patient care and meets or exceeds compliance standardsThe Neurologist is responsible for patients in the outpatient general neurology consult and follow-up clinics and providing inpatient consultation to the acute medical and intensive care unitsThe incumbent will provide consultative evaluations and treatments to patients referred from sections of the hospital and/or affiliated VA outpatient clinics and perform administrative functions and other tasks as assigned by the Chief of the Medicine ServiceThe outpatient clinics will consist of both in-person and virtual clinicsPatients seen in the Neurology Consult Clinic are evaluated and treated by the Neurologist for disorders such as Headache, Peripheral Neuropathy, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Neck/Back Pain, seizures and TremorThe Neurologist will perform neurologic procedures, such as

NCS/EMG, EEG

interpretation, and/or Botox administration, commensurate to his/her individual training and expertise, in accordance with local VA credentialing and privileging requirementsOther responsibilities include and are not limited to: Responsible for entering accurate, complete, timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient’s electronic recordThis is accomplished by utilizing the Electronic Health Record (EHR)Responsible for the proper use, maintenance, and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patientsAdheres to safety, health, and infection control standards, regulations and work practicesHe/she reports any unsafe conditions to supervisor and/or appropriate officialsAssists in orientation of new staff, and will provide patient and family education, including informed consentSupervise and teach Neurology Residents and medical students during their Neurology rotationMaintains supplies, equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiencyDemonstrates knowledge and maintains standards in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME)The Neurologist is expected to participate in performance improvement activities, disaster preparedness, administrative duties, and other responsibilities assigned by the Associate Chief of Staff for Specialty ServiceVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageRecruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available to highly qualified candidates

Relocation Incentive:

Available to eligible candidates

EDRP Authorized:

Contact Cheryl Lahair at •, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceEducation Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):

AuthorizedPay:

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 through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM#J-18808-Ljbffr