Physician-Neurology

Summary

How applicants will be referred:
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026
. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications and subsequent cut-off dates are on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

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

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 VISN7

EDRPFacility

Coordinators2, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more.

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.

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).

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).

1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.

Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification).

Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.

No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

• 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.

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

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements. Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL  cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

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…