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.
We are looking for a Vascular Neurology [Stroke] Physician in Richmond, VA. The Vascular Neurology [Stroke] Physician involves the evaluation and treatment of all inpatients and outpatients with neurological disorders, with particular emphasis but not limited to vascular neurology cases.
Specific practice settings include the Neurology Outpatient Clinic, Emergency Department, Inpatient Acute/Critical Care settings with option for Telehealth for Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) evaluation. The Central Virginia Veterans Affairs Health Care System.
It is a full-service acute care hospital that functions of a "VHA Primary Stroke Center", which supplies the necessary personnel, infrastructure, expertise, and programs to diagnose and treat stroke patients emergently, including the administration of recombinant alteplase to appropriate candidates, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year in the Emergency Department (ED) or in the medical facility. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): The position is eligible for the EDRP. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Ms.
Monique Head at monique.head@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 duties and responsibilities of the Vascular Neurology [Stroke] Physician include, but are not limited to the following: Determines the need for diagnostic testing, which may include but are not limited to CT, MRI, angiography, ultrasound, clinical laboratory tests or other neurophysiologic tests.
Prescribes and administers treatment, such as thrombolytics (intravenous alteplase or equivalent) for primary intervention of Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS), medical secondary prevention measures for AIS or Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), amongst other common neurological disorders. Responsible for high-quality direct patient care of patients with Neurological Disorders in a culturally diverse Veteran population.
Serve as the Neurology Service content expert on the most advanced and up-to-date evaluation and management of Vascular Neurology disorders. Knowledge and competence of all aspects of neurology. Communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with all internal and external customers. Maintain confidentiality of electronic, written, and/or verbal patient/employee information.
Demonstrate working practices include adherence to Infection Control standards and the safe use and operation of equipment. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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.
Ashley.Gonzales2@va.gov · 8564380944
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $260000 – $315000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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