- Participate in after visit care such as result reporting, telephone calls.
- Participates in the facility mission by participating in quality management activities and in committees as assigned.
- The neurologist is responsible to perform his/her duties and responsibilities, clinically and administratively, in accordance with the guidelines developed for clinical privileges and the bylaws of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Northport, New York.
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Neurologist BC/BE
1 month ago
Department of Veterans Affairs Northport, United States Full timeThe Northport VAMC neurology team (4 neurologists, NP, RN) cares for patients in the outpatient setting and as consultants to the ED/inpatient units and CLCs. We are a resident training site, affiliated with SUNY Stony Brook. As a Limited Hours Stroke Facility, we work closely wi ...
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Neurologist (Regular Ft)
2 days ago
Department Of Veterans Affairs Northport, United States Full timeSummary · The Northport VAMC neurology team (4 neurologists, NP, RN) cares for patients in the outpatient setting and as consultants to the ED/inpatient units and CLCs. We are a resident training site, affiliated with SUNY Stony Brook. As a Limited Hours Stroke Facility, we work ...
Neurologist - Northport, United States - Department Of Veterans Affairs
Description
Summary
The Northport VAMC neurology team (4 neurologists, NP, RN) cares for patients in the outpatient setting and as consultants to the ED/inpatient units and CLCs. We are a resident training site, affiliated with SUNY Stony Brook. As a Limited Hours Stroke Facility, we work closely with counterparts at SUNY Stony Brook for higher level stroke care. Additionally, we work with specialty providers in our VISN in the areas of Movement Disorders, Epilepsy, ALS, SCI, Multiple Sclerosis and Neurosurgery.
Duties
Provide comprehensive neurologic consisting of assessment and evaluation, diagnosis, development of a treatment plan, referrals and consultations, and coordination of neurologic care with other services (social work, physical therapy, consultative specialists)
Attending neurologists perform history and physical/neurologic examinations, evaluate all neurologic problems and define the appropriate therapeutic approach and follow up.
documentation should be within the guidelines of VHA directives and facility policy. Privacy adherence with all PHI. Review consultations for scheduling or Neurology E-consultation. Care may be provided face to face or virtual settings, depending on the clinical need. Attendings address the unique characteristics and issues regarding the young adult , middle adult , older adult , and geriatric (80+) patient, taking into
consideration cognitive deficits and emotional and behavioral reactions to stressful life events such as ill health, economic problems, and the loss of significant others.
Participates in service quality/performance efforts. Conducts peer reviews when requested. Responsible for timely completion of assigned Compensation and Pension exams, documentation. Adheres to all facility requirements such as TMS trainings, Time and Attendance policy adherence, Neurology Service policy
Attendings will be responsible for the supervision and evaluation of residents and medical students from Stony Brook rotating on the Northport VAMC Neurology service.
EDRP:
Approved
RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE - APPROVED
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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: Typical tour Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm encompassing clinical duties. Possible on call duties.