Job: Neurologist Full Time

Jobing Description

Neurologist Full Time
JOB SUMMARY:

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 558620 (Include # on all documents)

JOB SUMMARY:
A Neurologist is needed to join a dynamic Neurology Section at the VA Maine Health Care System - Maine's only VA Medical Center.
To be qualified for this opportunity, candidates will B/C or B/E specializing in Neurology and be qualified to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with neurological diseases according to standard, usual, and acceptable methods and techniques.
Disabled persons and/or veterans are encouraged to apply.
This vacancy requires a well organized physician with the ability to work autonomously and collaborate with in-clinic, in-Medical Center, community and the New England VHA Network services to best-serve the patient's needs.
This is the opportunity to enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave package, health & life insurance benefits, and retirement benefits. Additionally, the right candidate will experience the sense of patriotism and pride associated with working for veterans.
The incumbent is eligible to participate in a pension program as well as a matching Thrift Savings Plan which is similar to a 401K. Candidates with prior military experience may be able to combine their accrued military retirement credit with VA pension benefits.
Live in Augusta, our state capital, or within easy commuting distance, whether in Portland, on the ocean, in the mountains, or lakeside. Safe communities with highly rated school systems.

VA Maine Healthcare System (formerly Togus VA Medical Center) proudly serves Maine's veterans at a main campus in Augusta or any of nine outpatient clinics. It's a modern 67-operational bed facility with general medical, surgical, intermediate and mental health beds, as well as 65 Skilled-Longer Stay beds, a 25-bed Dementia Unit, and a Hospice Care Unit. The oldest veterans' facility in the country (est. 1866), much of its 500+ acres is natural woodland habitat for wildlife. Living in Maine offers excellent quality of life and access to many cultural and recreational activities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS
* By law, U. S. Citizens given preference, non-citizens may be considered
* Must pass pre-employment examination
* English Language Proficiency required
* This position is designated for Random Drug Testing
* Background and-or Security Investigation required

DUTIES:

Duties:
Duties include neurological evaluation, patient examination, diagnosis, consultation, specialty skills, correspondence, record keeping, medical record documentation, attendance, participation in clinic meetings and peer councils. Must demonstrate emotional stability, dependability, positive relations with VA and DoD staff and community, adherence to ethical standards, eliciting cooperation.
Works closely with other specialists and primary care physicians to ensure that patients receive continuous quality care.
Performs outpatient examinations.
Performs Compensation and Pension exams and/or reviews.
Provides consultation service related to neurology to the medical staff.
Participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews.
Ensures communication with the hospitalists.
Interprets EEGs and Evoked Potential Studies.
Performs EMGs.
Maintains Basic Life Support Certification.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Candidates must meet all the requirements identified in the VA Qualification Standard for Licensed Physician, VM-0602 as set forth in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2 dated April 15, 2002. Directives and Policies 1. Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g.).
2. Education: 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 Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
2. a. Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted.
2. b. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
2. c. Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.
3. Licensure and Registration: 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. The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.
3. a. Impaired Licensure: A physician who has, or has ever had, any license(s) revoked, suspended, denied, restricted, limited, or issued/placed in a probationary status may be appointed only in accordance with the provisions of VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, chapter 3, section B, paragraph 14.
4. English Language Proficiency: Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).

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HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

BENEFITS:

Federal Employees may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If an employee is transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, (s)he may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

Federal Employees will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

Federal Employees earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

Federal Employees are paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

If a Federal Employee uses public transportation, part or all of the transportation costs may be subsidized. More info: http://gomaine.org/

A Federal Employee can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: https://www.fsafeds.com/

OTHER INFORMATION:

1. ***RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED***
2. By law, U.S. Citizens will be given first preference but non-citizens will be considered in the absence of qualified citizens.
3. This position is designated for random drug screening. You will be subject to a pre-employment random drug screen, and if employed you will continue to be subject to future random drug screening.
4. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. http://www.sss.gov/