This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until November 9, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be October 27, 2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred on an as-needed basis until position is filled.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be Authorized for highly qualified candidates. EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for 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 your start date.
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. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov 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 primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Physician trained in an accredited Neurology residency program recognized by the appropriate certifying board for all medical subspecialties.
Physician will serve in the Department of Medicine, within the Neurology Section, reporting to the Section Chief. Work guidelines will adhere to standards established by the VA hospital and the American Academy of Neurology. The provider will support the VA mission of patient care and education, and will engage in research activities as appropriate.
This is a full-time position involving varied levels of complexity: the provider will see outpatients, conduct inpatient consults, and perform electrophysiologic studies. Responsibilities include managing both acute and non-acute neurologic cases: Physician will evaluate all disease entities that fall within their expertise related to neurological issues. Physician will collaborate closely with other medical teams and staff to ensure optimal patient care.
Physician must be capable of meeting the physical demands associated with this subspecialty. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Schedule will be variable due to inpatient coverage needs.
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.
Sergio.Garcia2@va.gov · 909-735-7855
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $275000 – $315000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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