Physician - Vascular Neurology (Stroke)

About the Role

We are looking for a Vascular Neurology [Stroke] Physician in Richmond, VA. This role involves the evaluation and treatment of all inpatients and outpatients with neurological disorders, with a particular emphasis on vascular neurology cases. Specific practice settings include the Neurology Outpatient Clinic, Emergency Department, and Inpatient Acute/Critical Care settings, with the option for Telehealth for Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) evaluation. The Central Virginia Veterans Affairs Health Care System functions as a "VHA Primary Stroke Center," providing essential personnel, infrastructure, expertise, and programs to diagnose and treat stroke patients emergently.

Responsibilities

• Determines the need for diagnostic testing, including 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) and medical secondary prevention measures for AIS or Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), among other common neurological disorders.
• Provides high-quality direct patient care for patients with Neurological Disorders in a culturally diverse Veteran population.
• Serves as the Neurology Service content expert on the most advanced and up-to-date evaluation and management of Vascular Neurology disorders.
• Maintains knowledge and competence in all aspects of neurology.
• Communicates and interacts appropriately and courteously with all internal and external customers.
• Maintains confidentiality of electronic, written, and/or verbal patient/employee information.
• Adheres to Infection Control standards and ensures the safe use and operation of equipment.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens are unavailable).
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth.
• Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Preferred Experience

• Interest and experience beyond residency in Vascular Neurology (Stroke).
• Board certification in Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) with additional fellowship training and sub-specialty certification in Vascular Neurology.
• Knowledge and competence in independent interpretation of neuroradiological testing for acute stroke, including CT, MRI, Angiography, and Perfusion imaging.
• Experience in point of care (POC) diagnostic testing relevant to stroke cases, such as vascular ultrasound.
• Interest and experience in quality improvement in stroke care through innovative means, including rapid-access outpatient clinics and/or telehealth.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible for student loan repayment up to $200,000 over one to five years.
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5-day paid absence for CME).
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance.
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification).
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

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. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.