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Physician – Neurologist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent physician job to care for Veterans as a Neurologist at the Washington VA Medical Center in Washington, DC, part of the Veterans Health Administration. There is 1 vacancy, and the job is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can repay student loans. The work schedule is weekdays with occasional on-call duty.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

It may close early. This announcement may close before the closing date if the position is filled another way.

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, but you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Diagnose, treat and manage Veterans with neurologic disorders
  • Work with physicians, trainees and staff in the Neurology Department
  • Take part in quality of care review and improvement
  • Supervise and teach in the general neurology and resident clinics
  • May provide telehealth care to outpatient clinics (CBOCs)

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With education: You must have a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school, and you must have completed accredited residency training. Board certification in Neurology is preferred, and the job says board certified or board eligible in Neurology is the ideal.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume (the standard VA Clinical Resume document is required)
  • Other documents may be requested later

How you will be rated: You will be evaluated on how well you meet the qualifications listed. Errors or missing information in your application may affect whether you are considered.

Tips for this job:

  • Use the standard VA Clinical Resume document from the link in the announcement and upload it to the resume field.
  • Apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program within four months of appointment, and note that former participants cannot apply.
  • Make sure your board certification or eligibility in Neurology and your license are clearly shown, since they are key qualifications.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with occasional on-call duty.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment of up to $200,000 over one to five years). Possible $1,000 per year continuing medical education (CME) reimbursement. Annual performance bonus. Federal retirement and health insurance.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification (REAL ID required)
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Required seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • Possible probationary period
  • Lifting up to 35 pounds, with more only with assistive devices

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
$290,000 – $315,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBTF-13105004-27-AW-Charlie

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