The Cincinnati, OH VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician to work as a Neurologist at our facility. The Cincinnati VAMC is a 1b-level medical center with broad-ranging and complex Neurology Service offering a variety of clinical specialty services. If you are interested in a career that offers professional/work life balance in a supportive clinical learning environment, providing integrated patient-centered care to Veterans, we welcome you to apply to be part of the Cincinnati VA team! To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Specialized Experience: Formal training and/or experience in MS (Multiple sclerosis), stroke, dementia, or movement disorders Selective Placement Factors: Board certified or board certification eligible in Neurology American BLS and ACLS certifications Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical requirements: Per VA Directive and Handbook 5019, applicants must be able to perform the duties as a Physician. Light lifting (under 15lbs), light carrying (under 15lbs), use of fingers, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other, hearing (aid permitted), emotional stability, mental stability. Daily intermittent walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and carrying of lightweight items required. Rigid deadlines and need for high degree of accuracy periodically becomes stressful. ["The VA has been named as one of the Top 5 Best Places to Work in the federal government. Cincinnati is a family friendly, affordable, metropolitan city with great parks, fine arts, and food scene. With both an urban energy and southern charm, the Cincinnati region has a vibrant and unique culture that flows from the Ohio River to the things to do, landmarks and events all around town. With rich cultural offerings, award-winning family adventures, an ever-expanding art scene, a foodie's paradise, and breweries galore, this is one picturesque river region with much to explore! With major league sports, big-city arts, fun festivals and award-winning attractions, it can be hard to decide what to do in our dynamic river region! https://www.frommers.com/destinations/cincinnati VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available to well-qualified candidates Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Available to well-qualified current federal employees Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): For more information about the EDRP program, email VISN10HREDRPSLRP@va.gov. 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 Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC) is a 1b-level medical center with broad-ranging and complex Neurology Service offering a variety of clinical specialty services including: Parkinson's and other Movement Disorders Stroke Dementia Multiple Sclerosis Seizures/Epilepsy Alzheimer's and other neurocognitive disorders Migraines and other headaches Neuromuscular disorders including ALS, MG, neuropathies and myopathies CNS infections Sleep Disorders The CVAMC Neurology Service offers a variety of clinical specialty services including Parkinson's and other Movement Disorders, Stroke, Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, Seizures/Epilepsy, Alzheimer's and other neurocognitive disorders, Migraines and other headaches, Neuromuscular disorders including ALS, MG, neuropathies and myopathies, CNS infections, and sleep disorders. The Neurologist is responsible for providing care including diagnosis, treatment, and neurophysiological evaluation of patients with neurological disease. Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: The Neurologist must provide neurological care and education to include the following activities of the Neurology Service: Provide outpatient and inpatient neurological consultation with appropriate documentation in the medical record in a timely fashion. Interpretation of Radiological studies, EEGs/EMGs and other special studies. Supervision of residents and fellows in the outpatient and inpatient setting with appropriate documentation in the medical record. Teaching of medical students, residents and fellows rotating on the Neurology Service. Educate other physicians and healthcare professionals regarding neurological disorders. Clinical supervision and support to Nurse Practitioners. 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 compliance with federal statutes, VA directives and policies, and The Joint Commission Standards. Lead the Code Stroke team in accordance with the facility stroke protocol. Other duties assigned by the supervising physician relating to scope of practice. Physician will be required to attend staff meetings, serves on committees, teams, workgroups, and peer reviews as requested. Completes CME, VA Training, HIPAA, Security training, and other training mandatory trainings. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, tour of duty to be determined"]
The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,298 health care facilities, including 171 medical centers and 1,113 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year. The VA Martinsburg Healthcare System offers a wide range of health, support, and facility services for Veterans at 8 locations serving western Maryland, south-central Pennsylvania, northwest Virginia, and West Virginia’s eastern panhandle. Primary Care services are offered at the following locations. Martinsburg WV, Hagerstown MD, Cumberland MD, Franklin WV, Harrisonburg VA, Petersburg WV and Winchester VA.
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
Physicians interested in caring for our America's Veterans and their families, email Nicole.Carey@va.gov or call 304-620-4354.
