Physician; Neurology

Position: Physician (Neurology)
Location: Bay Pines

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System's Specialty Care service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Neurologist. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) 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.

EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8

CCOE if you have any further questions. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
Learn more. 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 The overall responsibilities of the neurologist typically include, but are not limited to:
* Ensures that high quality patient care is delivered in a resource efficient manner.
* Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with neurological diseases.
* Perform procedures related to the neurological subspecialty.
* Complies with VHA regulations and professional standards and ethical conduct.
* Works to ensure that the VA Healthcare System programs reflect the mission and priorities of the VHA and VA as well as take an active participatory role as a leadership team member, providing counsel in defining and accomplishing the health system's mission and goals pertinent to their scope of practice.
* Complies with agency regulations, medical staff bylaws, VA Healthcare System policies, pertinent Joint Commission standards, and other appropriate regulations as they apply. This includes but is not limited to compliance with: *

Mandatory trainings
* BLS requirements
* Maintenance of licensures, certifications and/or registrations
* Resident supervision
* Medical record regulations, including timely completion of unsigned and un-cosigned notes
* Credential and privileging regulations
* Timely completion of action items
* Promotes an environment of system-oriented continuous quality improvement.
* Actively participates in long- and short-term goals in support of VISN/VHA mission.
* Establishes and maintains effective harmonious relationships with other peers within Medicine and other Services within our station.
* Maintains a solid working relationship with the affiliated medical schools.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm(

Note:

Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).