Chief, Physician - Neurology

Summary 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. Qualifications 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 PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicineThe 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 completedCurrent - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of ColumbiaBoard certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyResidency 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completedOR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United StatesOR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - 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 experiencesExceptions: 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 basisPRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privilegedrather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervisionAdditionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsIn rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such actionProficiency in spoken and written EnglishPreferred Experience: Three to five years of progressive leadership and management experienceReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: Physical requirements are those physical - mental and emotional capabilities and characteristics that are essential for successful job performancePhysical requirements must be clearly supported by the actual duties of the position and documented in the position description or functional statement - and supported by a studies or evaluations establishing physical requirements is job-related to the occupationsAn applicant or employee may not be disqualified arbitrarily on the basis of physical requirements or other criteria that do not relate specifically to performance of the duties of a specific position. Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsRecruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive(s) may be authorized for a Highly Qualified IndividualEducation Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement programYou must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within 4 months of appointmentProgram 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 applicationFormer EDRP participants ineligible to applyLearn moreEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact 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 facilityThe 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 sameResponsible 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 mannerResponsible for implementing Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Handbooks - rules - directives - policies and regulations governing a widespread range of administrative aspectsApplies skills in management theory - cost-benefit analysis - and statistical analysis - which are beneficial to effectively manage VHA policiesCommitted to support the Mission - Value and ICare VHA ValuesFunctions as an active provider with clinical responsibilities adjusted due to administrative obligations and the need for access in your area of practiceParticipates as a member - lead - or champion of process improvement teams and leadership obligations and the need for access in your area of practiceResponsible for assuring services provided meet the standards set by accrediting agencies that govern the quality of care for this Medical CenterInitiates and supervises the hiring - orientation and training of new Neurology physicians - clinical staff as well as trainees either directly or indirectlyOversee the quality of care and performance of Neurology providers across all delivery methods associated with Neurology providersGeneral 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 fashionProvision of neurophysiological services to include the interpretation of EEGsSupervision of residents and fellows in the outpatient and inpatient selling with appropriate documentation in the medical recordTeaching of medical students - residents and fellows rotating on the Neurology ServiceParticipating in quality assurance activities to ensure patient safety - performance improvement and quality of careEnsuring patient privacy and confidentiality of patient medical informationEnsuring accurate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codingEnsuring compliance with federal statutes - VA directives and policies - and the The Joint Commission StandardsWork Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Ad-Hoc only