Physician (Regular Ft)- Director of Headache Center of Excellence (HCoE)

Summary The VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) seeks a board-certified or board-eligible neurologist with subspecialty expertise in Headache Medicine to serve as Director of the Headache Center of Excellence (HCoE). The Director will guide clinical operations - education - quality improvement - research engagement - and multidisciplinary team development across VAMHCS and VISN 5. 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 ColumbiaResidency 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: Demonstrated leadership in directing or developing headache programs or clinical divisions - ideally within an academic or federal healthcare systemExperience teaching and mentoring residents - fellows - medical students - and other healthcare professionals - with a strong commitment to educationActive involvement in clinical - translational - or outcomes-based research related to headache disorders - evidenced by peer-reviewed publications - grants - or conference presentationsFamiliarity with and implementation of the latest therapeutic approaches for headache - including interventional procedures and interdisciplinary care modelsExperience in quality improvement initiatives - program development - and implementation of evidence-based protocols Strong understanding of the unique healthcare needs of the veteran population and prior experience in VA or federal healthcare settings is preferredExperience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams such as pain management - neurosurgery - mental health - primary care - rehabilitation - and pharmacyProficiency with electronic health record systems and data-driven approaches to care improvementFamiliarity with VA policies - procedures - and regulatory requirements is highly desirableReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsScope of PracticeMajor duties include but are not limited to: Clinical Duties Provide expert evaluation and management of complex headache disordersDeliver care through face-to-face encounters - telehealth - virtual modalities - and specialty consultationsImplement evidence-based headache protocols and emerging FDA-approved therapiesProgram Leadership Direct all activities of the Headache Center of Excellence at VAMHCSCoordinate with national HCoE leadership - VISN 5 - DoD partners - and VACO program officesDevelop and maintain performance dashboards - quality metrics - and reporting mechanismsEnsure compliance with HCoE requirements for designation and continuation of SP fundingEducation and Training Provide mentorship to residents - fellows - nurse practitioners - and interdisciplinary staffLead continuing education on novel headache therapeutics and best practicesAdministrative Responsibilities Oversee program staffing - scheduling - referral pathways - and operational growthCollaborate with Neurology Service leadership on strategic planning - workforce needs - and budget prioritiesParticipate in committees relevant to pain management - telehealth expansion - quality improvement - and service operationsEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact VISN5HREDRPCoordinators@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistancePay: 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 providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm