Neurologist – Northport VA Medical Center

Northport VAMC is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Neurologist to join a dynamic, academically affiliated Neurology Service dedicated to delivering high quality, evidence based care to Veterans. Our facility is a Primary Stroke Center and an active participant in the VA National Tele/Stroke, Tele/Epilepsy, and Tele/EEG programs, offering a rich clinical environment with strong academic engagement.

Role Highlights

• Primarily outpatient focused role with participation in the inpatient/ER Neurology Consult Service

• Opportunities for resident precepting, face to face clinics, and Tele/Neurology

• Academic appointment available through our affiliate, SUNY Stony Brook

• Fellowship trained neurologists may perform EMG/NCV, EEG interpretation, and subspecialty clinics

• Minimal on-site call; majority handled off site with resident support

Clinical Environment

• Collaborative practice with specialists in Movement Disorders, Epilepsy, ALS, SCI, MS, and Neurosurgery

• Five Community Based Outpatient Clinics serving Nassau & Suffolk Counties

• On site EEG (Ceribell) and Sleep Medicine services

• 140 bed Community Living Center, subacute rehab, and an active ED currently undergoing renovation

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible Neurologist

• Strong commitment to compassionate, comprehensive Veteran care

• Enjoys teaching and interdisciplinary teamwork

Qualifications

• MD or DO

• Board Eligible/Board Certified in Neurology

• Eligible for an unrestricted U.S. medical license

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens may be considered per VA policy)

Compensation & Benefits

• Recruitment incentive available for well qualified candidates

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): up to $200,000 in student loan reimbursement

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus

• 50–55 days of paid time off annually (including federal holidays)

• Federal pension and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with matching contributions

• Paid Parental Leave

• Malpractice coverage with tail provided by the VA

• CME reimbursement and CME days (depending on appointment type)

Why Northport VA

Located on Long Island’s scenic North Shore, Northport VAMC offers the best of both worlds: a mission driven federal healthcare environment and the academic energy of a major university affiliate. Providers enjoy a collegial culture, stable federal employment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Veterans.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service