<p>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.</p> <p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.</p> <p>Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized. May be offered to highly qualified individuals.</p> <p>Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.</p> <p>EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact visn15edrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance</p> <p>Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA</p> <p>Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)</p> <p>Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory</p> <p>CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)</p> <p>Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided</p> <p>Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting</p> <p>The St. Louis VA Health Care System is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Staff Neurologist to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will provide outstanding care to our veteran patients, deliver educational support to medical trainees, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of our services.</p> <p>Duties:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Patient Care:</p> </li><li> <p>Provide comprehensive neurological care, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of neurological disorders.</p> </li><li> <p>Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including medical history, physical examinations, and appropriate diagnostic testing.</p> </li><li> <p>Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, utilizing evidence-based practices.</p> </li><li> <p>Perform and interpret specialized procedures, such as botulinum toxin injections, EMG/NCV testing and EEG interpretation, commensurate with experience and training.</p> </li><li> <p>Consultation and Collaboration:</p> </li><li> <p>Offer consultation services to primary care providers and other specialties within the St. Louis VA Health Care System.</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and other VA staff members to ensure clear understanding of medical conditions and treatment plans.</p> </li><li> <p>Education and Training:</p> </li><li> <p>Provide mentorship, supervision, and teaching to medical students, residents, and fellows.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in continuing education activities to stay current with advances in neurology.</p> </li><li> <p>Research and Quality Improvement:</p> </li><li> <p>Engagement in research is encouraged, commensurate with interest, experience and training.</p> </li><li> <p>Participate in quality improvement projects to enhance patient care outcomes and service delivery.</p> </li><li> <p>Administrative Duties:</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely medical records and documentation.</p> </li><li> <p>Adhere to VA policies, procedures, and regulations.</p> </li><li> <p>Attend departmental meetings and contribute to organizational initiatives.</p> </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm. Telework eligible for ADHOC Telework.</p>