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Neurologist w/EDRP
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Amarillo, TX $250K – $300K Apply by Dec 31, 2026 Medical Officer ESTJINTJINTPISTJ Healthcare
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The Amarillo VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for a full time Physician (Neurologist) specializing in treating and managing neurological conditions of Veteran patients who are experiencing seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, neurodegenerative disorders, migraines and much more. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).
What You'll Do
- →The Neurologist is responsible for treating and managing neurological conditions patients who are experience seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, neurodegenerative disorders, migraines, and much more.
- →Additional duties include: Conduct neurologic consultations and follow-up care to the patients at the Amarillo VA Health Care System.
- →Work with primary care physicians on a consulting basis should a patient shows symptoms related to a neurological issue.
- →Diagnose neurological disorders and order diagnostic tests such as blood tests and imaging tests to aid in identifying neurological disorders.
- →Perform and evaluate the outcome of a Lumbar puncture, Tensilon test, and EEG.
- →Develop treatment plan(s) for patient and their specific condition.
- →Direct the activities of nurses and other medical technicians in the treatment of patients.
- →Evaluate patient progress.
- →Provide training to medical students or other staff members.
- →Actively continue education by staying up to date in the field to provide patients with the best care.
- →Work Schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →VHA Physician Total Rewards.
- →Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
- →You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Personality Fit
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