Neurology - Neuromuscular Physician - VA Maryland Health Care System

We are currently seeking a Physician that will lead and develop the Neuromuscular section of the Neurology Service at the VA Maryland Healthcare System (VAMHCS). At the VA Maryland Health Care System, we're dedicated to improving the lives of Veterans and their families every day. You can make a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families while you advance your career.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for conducting and oversee others conduct of electrophysiologic studies, including EMG and nerve conduction studies.
• Provide clinical consultation to clinical staff both within and outside of Neurology Service.
• Attend on the Neurology consult service.
• Contribute to care of general neurology patients as time allows.
• Faculty appointments with the University of Maryland and research space/protected time are available for well-qualified candidates.

Preferred Experience:

• Ability to provide sub-specialty neuromuscular services as well as see outpatient neurology appointments, conduct electrophysiologic studies, including EMG, provide clinical consultation to clinical staff both within and outside of Neurology Service, conduct electrophysiologic studies, provide clinical consultation to clinical staff both within and outside of Neurology Service.
• Prior research and administrative experience desirable.

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Relocation Incentive Available.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Incentive is available for this position.
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) Contact Daniel Benton, daniel.benton@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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.