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Physician -Assistant Service Chief of Neurology

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a physician leadership job, not a physician assistant job. The VA Maryland Health Care System in Baltimore, MD is hiring one full-time, permanent Assistant Service Chief for Neurology under the Veterans Health Administration. The role helps run a busy, complex neurology service and supports Centers of Excellence, and the announcement may be used to fill more vacancies.

1 vacancy in Baltimore, MD. This announcement may also be used to fill additional vacancies.

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

The 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 appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Fill in for the Service Chief when the Service Chief is absent.
  • Help manage clinic operations, staffing, consults, and performance improvement.
  • Oversee Centers of Excellence in Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Pain, and Headache.
  • See Veterans with conditions in your specialty to reduce wait times.
  • Mentor an internal candidate as part of succession planning.
  • Make sure the service follows Joint Commission standards and VHA policies.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine (DO) from a school approved by VA for the year you finished. You also need residency training in an accredited core specialty program that leads to eligibility for board certification. Other residency paths are listed in the announcement.

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:

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

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed. Your application, resume, C.V., and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect whether you are considered.

Tips for this job:

  • Apply through USAJOBS by the closing date. If you cannot apply online in time, use the link on the page and include control number CBTF-13102398-27-TH in the Notes field.
  • Send a current C.V. or resume. The 2-page limit does not apply to this job.
  • If you claim Veterans' preference, select it in the questionnaire and send your DD-214 with dates and character of service.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): student loan repayment of up to $200,000, decided after review. You must submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants are not eligible. The announcement also lists an annual performance bonus, and relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited)
  • 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 REAL ID-compliant identification
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • Possible probationary period

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
$257,250 – $350,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBTF-13102398-27-TH

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