Physician - Chief of Neurology

About the role

Position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is seeking a Board Certified BE/BC Neurologist to serve as Chief of the Neurology department.

Responsibilities

• Managing and directing the inpatient and outpatient programs for the department
• Strategic and business planning
• Directly supervising physicians, nurse practitioners, and technicians

Requirements

• United States Citizenship (non‑citizens only appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy)
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year of study
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program leading to board‑certification eligibility, meeting one of the following:
  • Residency/fellowship accredited by ACGME or AOA for the year completed
  • One year of post‑medical‑school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of independent practice under a full unrestricted license in the United States
  • Non‑US residency training followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (under a full unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position, deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Board Certification in Neurology (preferred)

Qualifications

• Leadership and/or supervisory experience (preferred)

Skills

• Leadership and supervisory skills

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): eligibility per VHA policy; award up to $200,000; eligibility period one to five years; former EDRP participants ineligible; contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign‑on Bonus): authorized for highly qualified candidates
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): not authorized
• Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, possible 5‑day paid absence for CME)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA matching
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care (many programs portable into retirement)
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (full‑time with board certification)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Pay

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday with on‑call weekends and overnights; additional details provided during the interview process.