Join the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System as a Neurologist to Provide Comprehensive Patient Care and Education

The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is currently recruiting to fill a Staff Physician (Neurologist) position responsible for patient care, patient / family education, and participation in any indicated clinical research in the Neurology Service.

Recruitment / Relocation Incentive  may be authorized for highly qualified individuals.

This position is eligible for  the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

The  Staff Physician (Neurologist)  provides comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of neurology. The scope of these activities covers all phases of Ambulatory Care. Other responsibilities may include education of medical students and residents and / or supervision of other providers. The majority of the Staff Physician's time is devoted to patient care and education, with the remaining time set aside for performance improvement activities, creative research to improve patient care, activities sufficient to maintain proficiency in state-of-the-art neurology care.

Recruitment / Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) :   May be authorized for highly qualified individuals.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) :   Authorized.  Learn more

• .  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.

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.

EDRP Note :

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.  Contact  vhaedrpprogramsupport@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

Work Schedule :   TBD  ( Typically M-F, 0800-1630 CST)