Physician (Neurology)

Summary 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. Responsibilities Not only is San Diego America's Finest City, but it is also one of the best places to live on the West Coast With miles of beautiful beaches, a thriving culinary scene that includes Michelin-starred restaurants, an excellent public school system, plenty of family friendly activities and a lower cost of living than San Francisco or Los Angeles, come discover why San Diego is not just a great place to visit, but perfect place to call home. The VA San Diego Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network. We're an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VISN 22) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact for questions/assistance. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off 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 The VA San Diego Healthcare System is looking for a Physician to serve as a Neurology provider responsible for providing Neurological care to patients as well as education of trainees. This position is part-time. Pay is listed at the full-time rate, and will be prorated based on the actual number of hours worked at the VA. Joint appointment with the University of California San Diego (UCSD) may increase overall pay for the position. Compensation for work at UCSD will be determined and paid by UCSD. Function/Scope of Position Physician must address the clinical and administrative needs of the neurology clinics and inpatient services. In particular, the physician will be working with the ALS Program and Spinal Cord Injury and Associated Disorders Center. Resident and Fellow teaching and training is a prerequisite of this position, as the VAMC San Diego is affiliated with the UCSD Department of Neurosciences Residency/Fellowship training program. It is highly preferred that applicants must hold a California Medical License as our resident training is not only at the VAMC San Diego but also UCSD Medical Center. An academic appointment and Clinical Privileges with UCSD would be required to practice at UCSD. Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Attending to the clinical and administrative needs to the neurology clinics and inpatient services. Including the running of a clinic with hours to be determined - potentially 1 full day or 2 half day clinics with inpatient consultation and administrative time. Working in coordination with the ALS Program, Spinal Cord Injury, Associated Disorders Center. Acting as consultants to clinical services, with emphasis on treatment of spinal cord injury and ALS. Documenting their procedures, consultations and healthcare decisions in the medical record. Communicating emergent findings directly to the treating physician /Service in a timely manner. Directing the activities of residents, technologists, and nurses assisting them. Teaching of residents, medical students, allopathic medicine students and other healthcare personnel who seek training within the field of Neurology. Participating in quality assurance activities to improve patient safety, performance, and quality of care. Development of, and adherence to, standard procedures and protocols. Maintaining a safe environment. Ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality of patient medical information; ensuring accurate CPT coding. Ensuring compliance with federal statues, VA directives and polices, and The Joint Commission standards. All other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Part-Time, specific days and hours to be discussed with Hiring Manager. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. 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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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

Created: 2026-02-16