Summary

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. The Tampa VA Healthcare System's Neurology Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Neurologist (Vascular). Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program.

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 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 vascular neurology or cerebrovascular disease 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
• Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) with a subspecialty certification in Vascular Neurology Preferred Experience: Fellowship training in Vascular Neurology or equivalent vascular neurology subspecialty experience
• Minimum of 2-5 years of post-fellowship clinical experience managing acute stroke cases in a high-volume - comprehensive or primary stroke center Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
• The incumbent must be physically - emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Duties

• This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled
• Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis
• Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made
• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for EDRP
• Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov for questions/assistance
• 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 Neurology Department at James A
• Haley is a dynamic - multidisciplinary team providing high-quality stroke care through a Primary Stroke Center
• The department collaborates closely with Emergency Medicine - Radiology - Nursing - and Rehabilitation Services to deliver evidence-based acute stroke management
• The team actively participate in research initiatives and quality improvement programs aimed at optimizing stroke care outcomes
• Duties include but are not limited to
• Independently manage acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke cases - including eligibility assessment for thrombolytic and endovascular therapy
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary stroke team - ensuring optimal stroke care delivery
• Support and lead strike quality improvement initiatives - such as reducing door-to-needle times and enhancing telestroke workflows
• Interpret advanced neuroimaging modalities related to stroke diagnosis and treatment
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Joint Commission or DNV stroke certification
• Engage in the education and mentoring of residents - fellows - and medical students
• Participate in stroke-related clinical research - quality registries - and scholarly activities
• Serve in leadership roles within the department - supporting program development and accreditation efforts
• Proven leadership in stroke care delivery - including oversight or coordination of multidisciplinary stroke teams - such as emergency medicine - radiology - nursing - and rehabilitation services
• Demonstrated leadership with 2 or more years as a director of a Telestroke or stroke program
• Demonstrated experience in leading quality improvement initiatives related to stroke care - including stroke pathway optimization - door-to-needle time reduction - or implementation of telestroke services
• Demonstrated expertise and qualification with Neurosonology interpretation
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and treating neurocognitive disorders
• Demonstrated 2 or more years direct experience with GME and UME with demonstrated 2 or more years as a program director of residency or fellowship in Neurology or Neurology subspecialty
• Experience with manuscript creation and demonstrated record of peer reviewed publications within the last 5 years
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM - (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
• The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs
• This also includes participation in On-Call coverage for evenings - weekends and holidays).