Physician (Neurology-Section Chief)
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Serves as the Chief, Neurology, directly responsible for management and oversight of Neurology physicians, Neurology mid-level providers and any assigned technician or administrative staff. When requested, may be required to act as the Chief, Medical Service in his/her absence. Provides guidance and supervision for the medical students and residents (interns, residents, and/or fellows) as required. Coordinates with the Residency Program Director; Administrative Officer, Medical Service; Chief and Assistant Chief, Medical Service; and Associate Chief of Staff, Education in order to maintain and expand the current education programs within the Salem VAMC. Chairs, participates as an active member, and/or attends medical center committees as assigned by the Chief, Medical Service or Chief of Staff. The incumbent may be required to act as the delegated committee member for the Chief, Medical Service in his/her absence. Creates, maintains, and revises work schedules and assignments for all subordinate staff to ensure 24 hours per day, 365 day per year coverage of the Neurology section. May be required to adjust schedules on short notice to meet frequent, abrupt, and unpredictable changes in prescribed workloads, staffing changers and deadlines. Ensures department cooperation with, and active participation in, various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services such as Quality Management, chart reviews, Neurology performance measure reviews and the like. Annually develops and evaluates professional and personal goals. Additionally, incumbent is responsible for evaluation and management of any subordinate employees in accordance with the approved Salem VAMC Medical Service organizational chart. The Section Chief, Neurology will regulate time and attendance, provide biannual evaluations, and assign daily work tasks and control daily workflow to ensure optimization of section efficiency. Completes all required clinical and administrative documentation and training within guidelines. Oversight of subordinate employee documentation completion, workload capture, and participation in resident, student, and fellow teaching sessions is the responsibility of the incumbent. Coordinates assignment completion/deadlines as provided by the facility leadership, Chief, Medical Service or Administrative Officer, Medical Service for facility, VISN 6, or nationally required reporting, education, or other assigned tasks. Provides quality patient-centered patient care to presenting adults age 18-65 and older adults age 65
as assigned by Chief, Medical Service. Facilitates the delivery of appropriate patient care in collaboration with other health professionals, medical center staff, and management. Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests necessary to complete the Neurology evaluation. Demonstrates and trains medical students and residents in relevant medical procedures that are required to provide optimal patient care appropriate. Assists in conducting studies regarding treatment modalities, outcomes, and other aspects of patient care when appropriate. Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday; 7:
45pm - 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Board Eligible/Board Certified. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements of this position include occasional lifting; prolonged standing and sitting; frequent bending; walking (distance); climbing; reaching (overhead, extensive/repetitive); repetitive motion, and stooping. The mental/sensory requirements include recall; reasoning; problem-solving; hearing; speaking clearly; writing legibly; reading; logical thinking. The environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes-fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities; frequent, sometimes intense customer interactions; and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes-noisy environment. There may be an occasional need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease, illness, and hazardous materials.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Serves as the Chief, Neurology, directly responsible for management and oversight of Neurology physicians, Neurology mid-level providers and any assigned technician or administrative staff. When requested, may be required to act as the Chief, Medical Service in his/her absence. Provides guidance and supervision for the medical students and residents (interns, residents, and/or fellows) as required. Coordinates with the Residency Program Director; Administrative Officer, Medical Service; Chief and Assistant Chief, Medical Service; and Associate Chief of Staff, Education in order to maintain and expand the current education programs within the Salem VAMC. Chairs, participates as an active member, and/or attends medical center committees as assigned by the Chief, Medical Service or Chief of Staff. The incumbent may be required to act as the delegated committee member for the Chief, Medical Service in his/her absence. Creates, maintains, and revises work schedules and assignments for all subordinate staff to ensure 24 hours per day, 365 day per year coverage of the Neurology section. May be required to adjust schedules on short notice to meet frequent, abrupt, and unpredictable changes in prescribed workloads, staffing changers and deadlines. Ensures department cooperation with, and active participation in, various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services such as Quality Management, chart reviews, Neurology performance measure reviews and the like. Annually develops and evaluates professional and personal goals. Additionally, incumbent is responsible for evaluation and management of any subordinate employees in accordance with the approved Salem VAMC Medical Service organizational chart. The Section Chief, Neurology will regulate time and attendance, provide biannual evaluations, and assign daily work tasks and control daily workflow to ensure optimization of section efficiency. Completes all required clinical and administrative documentation and training within guidelines. Oversight of subordinate employee documentation completion, workload capture, and participation in resident, student, and fellow teaching sessions is the responsibility of the incumbent. Coordinates assignment completion/deadlines as provided by the facility leadership, Chief, Medical Service or Administrative Officer, Medical Service for facility, VISN 6, or nationally required reporting, education, or other assigned tasks. Provides quality patient-centered patient care to presenting adults age 18-65 and older adults age 65
as assigned by Chief, Medical Service. Facilitates the delivery of appropriate patient care in collaboration with other health professionals, medical center staff, and management. Orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests necessary to complete the Neurology evaluation. Demonstrates and trains medical students and residents in relevant medical procedures that are required to provide optimal patient care appropriate. Assists in conducting studies regarding treatment modalities, outcomes, and other aspects of patient care when appropriate. Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday; 7:
45pm - 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Board Eligible/Board Certified. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements of this position include occasional lifting; prolonged standing and sitting; frequent bending; walking (distance); climbing; reaching (overhead, extensive/repetitive); repetitive motion, and stooping. The mental/sensory requirements include recall; reasoning; problem-solving; hearing; speaking clearly; writing legibly; reading; logical thinking. The environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes-fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities; frequent, sometimes intense customer interactions; and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes-noisy environment. There may be an occasional need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease, illness, and hazardous materials.
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$115,000 to $306,600 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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