Seeking Neurologist at Northport VA - EDRP and Incentive Approved

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Incentives Approved

The Northport VAMC neurology team (4 neurologists, NP, RN) cares for patients in the outpatient setting and as consultants to the ED/inpatient units and CLCs. We are a resident training site, affiliated with SUNY Stony Brook. As a Limited Hours Stroke Facility, we work closely with counterparts at SUNY Stony Brook for higher level stroke care. Additionally, we work with specialty providers in our VISN in the areas of Movement Disorders, Epilepsy, ALS, SCI, Multiple Sclerosis and Neurosurgery.

Provide comprehensive neurologic consisting of assessment and evaluation, diagnosis, development of a treatment plan, referrals and consultations, and coordination of neurologic care with other services (social work, physical therapy, consultative specialists)
-Participate in after visit care such as result reporting, telephone calls…
-Participates in the facility mission by participating in quality management activities and in committees as assigned.
-The neurologist is responsible to perform his/her duties and responsibilities, clinically and administratively, in accordance with the guidelines developed for clinical privileges and the bylaws of the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Northport, New York.

Attending neurologists perform history and physical/neurologic examinations, evaluate all neurologic problems and define the appropriate therapeutic approach and follow up. The neurologist will routinely review imaging results and a range of clinical laboratory and other tests. Results are to be reported to the patient in the appropriate time frame, with appropriate chart documentation. CPRS notes, correspondence letters and other forms of
documentation should be within the guidelines of VHA directives and facility policy. Privacy adherence with all PHI. Review consultations for scheduling or Neurology E-consultation. Care may be provided face to face or virtual settings, depending on the clinical need. Attendings address the unique characteristics and issues regarding the young adult (18-39), middle adult (40-64), older adult (65-80), and geriatric (80+) patient, taking into
consideration cognitive deficits and emotional and behavioral reactions to stressful life events such as ill health, economic problems, and the loss of significant others. Perform clinical functions appropriate to credentials, training and experience. Participates in the assigned on-call and inpatient/ER consult rotation. All activities are performed compliance with VA and VHA Directives, facility policy and The Joint Commission standards.

Participates in service quality/performance efforts. Conducts peer reviews when requested. Responsible for timely completion of assigned Compensation and Pension exams, documentation. Adheres to all facility requirements such as TMS trainings, Time and Attendance policy adherence, Neurology Service policy

Attendings will be responsible for the supervision and evaluation of residents and medical students from Stony Brook rotating on the Northport VAMC Neurology service.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting



Work Schedule: Typical tour Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm encompassing clinical duties. Possible on call duties.

Contact BRENNA.FITZGERALD@VA.GOV

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 paid Federal holidays per year
• 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 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• 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