The Sioux Falls VA Health Care System is recruiting for a Full-Time, Permanent, Physician Neurologist. This position is located in the Medical Subspecialty Care Line. Provide comprehensive care to include diagnosis, treatment and education of patients with Neurologic disorders. Evaluate, triage, and prioritize consult requests to ensure timely care for patients suspected of having disorders of the nervous system. Coordinate medical management and care with Primary Care providers and other medical personnel in a multidisciplinary health care delivery system. Perform, supervise and interpret results of procedures related to Neurologic disorders such as lumbar punctures, EMGs, and EEGs. Lead the Code Stroke team in accordance with the facility stroke protocol Perform administrative tasks as assigned, such as peer reviews, Compensation and Pension evaluations, and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE). Provide on call services as needed for after hours and weekend support. Provide clinical supervision and support to any Physician Assistants and/or Nurse Practitioners working in the Neurology clinic. Physician will be required to attend staff meetings, serves on committees, teams, workgroups, and peer reviews as requested. Completes CME, VA Training, HIPAA, Security training, and other training mandatory trainings. Work Schedule: The tour of this position is typically Monday- Friday, Administrative hours. Daily Mon-Fri On Call on rotation during clinical business hours. Rotating On-Call may be required nights and weekends. Additional information may be provided during the interview process. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
