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.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be approved for a highly qualified candidate. Telework: Hybrid/Virtual work schedule to be determined by supervisor. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact visn15edrp@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 Robert J Dole VA Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking a full-time Neurologist to serve Veteran patients of the facility.
The incumbent will develop, implement, and maintain currently accepted Neurology practice at the RJDVAMC. The Neurologist is fully responsible to the Chief of Medicine Service for clinical matters concerning the neurology program. The duties and responsibilities of the Anesthesiologist include, but are not limited to, the following: Formulate and recommend plans for a comprehensive Neurology program.
Develop the requirements of staff, facility infrastructure, equipment, and supplies needed to support the Neurology program, utilizing necessary reviews and controls. Assume responsibility for carrying out the goals, objectives, plans and policies established by the Medical Center Director and VA Heartland Network. Provide accountability for all neurology operations, assuring support of the mission and values of the RJDVAMC.
Work collaboratively with the facility Service Chief's as to expand and/or enhance neurology service offered at RJDVAMC. Utilize data about target population and available resources, formulate strategic short term and long-range plans and goals for the service. Complete performance (OPPE) Audits of same specialties in Neurology within the VISN. Appraise the effectiveness of the various neurology programs and services in meeting the needs of patient care.
Create and foster an environment of system-oriented quality improvement. Ensure all Veterans receive high quality, efficient, timely, and appropriate care with the highest professional and ethical standards and quality of care. Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, Flexible/alternate work schedule to be determined by supervisor.
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.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $270000 – $340000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-01.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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