Physician - Section Chief Neurology - Shreveport, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs

Description

Summary

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.

Duties

Shreveport offers you the 'lagniappe', which means a little something extra Shreveport-Bossier City is situated on the Red River in northwest Louisiana.

Commonly known as the 'Ark-La-Tex', the point where Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas meet.

The Shreveport-Bossier City area is home to Barksdale Air Force Base, as well as numerous colleges and universities, theaters, lakes, golf courses, beautiful housing areas, churches, and great schools.

With a population of nearly 400,000 in the city's metropolitan region, the area promises much to do while maintaining a reasonable cost of living and an excellent, temperate climate.

You'll enjoy a unique combination of two great American heritages:

a little Cajun, and since we're less than 15 minutes from the Texas border, a little Lone Star, too.

Shreveport-Bossier boasts elegant Southern charm and a relaxed attitude that suggests you kick your boots off and stay a while to enjoy year-round festivals, Vegas-style gaming, great local dining experiences, live music and family attractions.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.


Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be offered to highly-qualified candidate.


Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): EDRP Authorized: Contact Robert A. Knudsen, , 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

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

The Section Chief for Neurology will be responsible for assisting the ACOS, Specialty Care in the tracking, monitoring, reporting, supervision and oversight of: physician productivity, Neurology section and other reports, and supervision of clinical and administrative staff.

Duties will include administration of the section and clinical duties but are not limited to:

• Directs, manages, and coordinates the planning and implementation of VA Neurology care throughout the Overton Brooks VAMC catchment areas. Administrative duties will be approximately 20% of mapped time.
• Maintains clinical duties in neurology service, which may include general neurology clinics, consults, procedures, or inpatient care.
• Develops or directs the development of performance standards, evaluates the performance of key supervisors, and reviews the evaluations made by subordinate supervisors or other employees.
• Assists the ACOS, Specialty Care with budget development and execution for VA Neurology Care.
• Exercises administrative, programmatic, clinical, and academic oversight of Neurology Care Service and programs to ensure delivery of quality services.
• Serves as the principal spokesperson and advocate for Neurology Care and programs within the VA Medical Center.
• Coordinates and integrates clinical and administrative aspects of the programs into a comprehensive package of services to meet the needs of the Veteran population.
• Directs patient care needs assessments; identifies gaps in services and supports program development to meet those needs
• Serves as a member of relevant committees.
• Develops short and long-range goals and objectives for provision of Neurology Section and programs.
• Ensures that there is compliance with all Joint Commission and other regulatory body functions and standards that are applicable to Neurology Section and programs (assessment of the patient; care of the patient; patient rights/organizational ethics, continuum of care; safety, etc.).
• Integrates the Neurology Section into primary functions of Specialty Care and the organization.
• Oversees, develops, coordinates, and evaluates academic programs affiliated with Neurology Service and serves as liaison with the sponsoring institutions for such programs.
• Coordinates and integrates interdepartmental and intradepartmental services, establishing and maintaining professional relationships with other services and facility management which result in improved patient care.
• Assists the ACOS in reviewing the professional performance of all individuals with clinical privileges.

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM (On call as required).