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Physician – General Neurologist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time General Neurologist job at the Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia, run by the Veterans Health Administration. Two positions are open, and the job is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which helps repay student loans. The job is permanent and is not remote, though telework is possible on an ad hoc basis.

Telework eligible2 vacancies

It may close early. The announcement may close before the posted closing date if the positions are filled through other means.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be hired only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited. Veterans and preference-eligible candidates get preference when candidates are about equally qualified.

What you would do

  • Interpret EEG, EMG/NCS, nerve block and botulinum toxin procedures.
  • Provide direct care for patients with neurological disorders.
  • Manage acute and chronic illnesses in inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Perform diagnostic or therapeutic lumbar punctures (spinal taps).
  • Produce reports on time and follow infection control and equipment safety rules.
  • Work on the General Neurology inpatient service for 2 to 4 weeks each year.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: The announcement does not give a set number of years. You must have completed approved residency training, or one year of approved post-medical school training followed by two years of independent practice in the U.S. Experience with EEG, EMG, Botox and inpatient care is preferred.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from a school accredited by the VA-approved accrediting bodies for the year you finished. Foreign medical graduates must show their school meets ECFMG requirements for the year they graduated.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth or D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume (the 2-page resume limit does not apply)
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications. Your application, resume, C.V. and other documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect your consideration. The VA also runs pre-employment reference checks.

Tips for this job:

  • If you want student loan repayment, submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment and confirm you have not been a past participant.
  • Claim veterans' preference in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214 if it applies, since documentation is required to award it.
  • Your C.V. or resume should clearly show your residency training, dates, and full, unrestricted medical license details, since these are basic requirements.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Inpatient service for 2 to 4 weeks per year. May be asked to perform neurophysiologic procedures such as NCS/EMG and EEG.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program for student loan repayment, with awards up to $200,000 over one to five years (must apply within four months of appointment; former participants cannot apply). Also an annual performance bonus, up to $1,000 per year for continuing medical education, and free malpractice coverage with tail coverage.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with a narrow exception for non-citizens
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted after May 7, 2025
  • Required seasonal influenza vaccination or approved exemption
  • Possible probationary period
  • Must be able to perform light physical exertion, including standing, walking and lifting

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$260,000 – $315,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
2
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBTA-13101274-27-ATG

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