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 4 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.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive(s) may be authorized for a Highly Qualified Individual. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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 4 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. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact VISN10HRCCOE@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 The Physician - Neurology provides overall strategic direction for the Neurology division that aligns within the goals of the facility.
The duties of the positions are but not limited to: Chief, Neurology Services duties: Brings a comprehensive skill set of clinical and administrative expertise to integrate Provides leadership and direction for the Neurology providers, clinical leaders and administrative support staff located at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center, in matters relating to provision of neurological care and management of the same.
Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, managing, and refining a comprehensive patient management, clinical support, and administrative program which provides services and technical counsel necessary to meet clinical, procedural, legal, and administrative requirements relating to the care and treatment of outpatients to achieve maximum utilization of patient care resources in a cost-effective, efficient, and timely manner.
Responsible for implementing Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Handbooks, rules, directives, policies and regulations governing a widespread range of administrative aspects. Applies skills in management theory, cost-benefit analysis, and statistical analysis, which are beneficial to effectively manage VHA policies. Committed to support the Mission, Value and ICare VHA Values.
Functions as an active provider with clinical responsibilities adjusted due to administrative obligations and the need for access in your area of practice. Participates as a member, lead, or champion of process improvement teams and leadership obligations and the need for access in your area of practice. Responsible for assuring services provided meet the standards set by accrediting agencies that govern the quality of care for this Medical Center.
Initiates and supervises the hiring, orientation and training of new Neurology physicians, clinical staff as well as trainees either directly or indirectly. Oversee the quality of care and performance of Neurology providers across all delivery methods associated with Neurology providers.
General Description of Clinical Duties (51%+): The Neurologist must provide neurological care and education to include the following activities of the Neurology Service: Provision of outpatient and inpatient neurological consultation with appropriate documentation in the medical record in a timely fashion. Provision of neurophysiological services to include the interpretation of EEGs.
Supervision of residents and fellows in the outpatient and inpatient selling with appropriate documentation in the medical record. Teaching of medical students, residents and fellows rotating on the Neurology Service. Participating in quality assurance activities to ensure patient safety, performance improvement and quality of care. Ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality of patient medical information. Ensuring accurate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding.
Ensuring compliance with federal statutes, VA directives and policies, and the The Joint Commission Standards. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Ad-Hoc only
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
Ellen.Cole@va.gov · (317) 988-4508
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $250000 – $350000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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