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Physician- Neurologist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 9 days ago
About the Role
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. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
What You'll Do
- →The Michael E.
- →DeBakey VA Medical Center serves as the primary health care provider for more than 151,000 Veterans in southeast Texas.
- →Houston exudes a cosmopolitan and down-home vibe together that lets the residents of the country's fourth-largest city and third-largest county (Harris) know that there's no place quite like Houston.
- →The city attracts visitors and transplants with a wonderful mix of world class arts, booming business, pro sports and award-winning cuisine.
- →This position is stationed at Michael E.
- →DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in Houston, TX.
- →MEDVAMC is seeking an outstanding junior or higher-ranked stroke-certified neurologist to join the Neurology Care Line.
- →Houston is a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and has expanded its services significantly in the last few years.
- →State-of-the-art stroke care is available, including 24/7 access to acute stroke treatment, advanced imaging techniques, thrombolysis, and thrombectomy.
- →MEDVAMC supports stroke education through residency and fellowship programs associated with Baylor College of Medicine.
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →VHA Physician Total Rewards.
- →Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be offered Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: Learn more.
- →EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program.
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 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
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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