Make a Difference in the Lives of Our Nation's Heroes

Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional care to America's veterans in the vibrant heart of San Antonio, Texas.

About the Opportunity:

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System is seeking a passionate and dedicated Neurologist to join our team in San Antonio, Texas. As a Neurologist at the VA, you will play a vital role in diagnosing and treating a wide range of neurological conditions, from headaches and stroke to dementia and epilepsy. You will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to our nation's heroes, ensuring they receive the best possible treatment and support.

Why Choose the South Texas VA Healthcare System?

• Make a meaningful difference: Every day, you will have the opportunity to improve the lives of our veterans and their families. You will be part of a team that is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to those who have served our country.
• Join a thriving medical community: The South Texas VA Healthcare System is a large and well-respected healthcare system with a variety of subspecialties and cutting-edge technology. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other talented physicians and stay at the forefront of neurological care.
• Live in beautiful San Antonio: San Antonio is a vibrant and diverse city with a rich history and culture. From the world-famous River Walk to the Alamo, there is something for everyone in San Antonio. The city is also home to a variety of world-class restaurants, museums, and theaters.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Board certified or board eligible in neurology.
• Subspecialty certification in epilepsy (preferred)
• Valid state unencumbered state medical license. 
• Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.

  Benefits:

• Pay:  Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. $225K -$300K
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentive Authorized.
• Education Debt Repayment Program (EDRP)  VA will pay up to $40,000/YR for 5 years up to $200,000 Tax Free for qualifying student loans.
• 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
• Work Schedule:  Monday- Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our VA. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Additional Information about San Antonio:

• San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States and the second-largest city in Texas.
• South Texas VA is the fastest growing VA in the nation.
• The city has a population of over 1.5 million people.
• San Antonio is home to a variety of Fortune 500 companies, including Toyota, Valero Energy, and H-E-B.
• The cost of living in San Antonio is lower than the national average.
• The city has a warm and sunny climate year-round.

We hope this advertisement has given you a glimpse into the exciting opportunity to join the South Texas VA Healthcare System as a Neurologist. We encourage you to visit our website and apply today!

We are confident that you will find San Antonio to be a wonderful place to live and work. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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 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

South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is comprised of two inpatient campuses: the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio and the Kerrville VA Hospital in Kerrville, Texas. STVHCS serves one of the largest primary service areas in the nation and is part of the VA Heart of Texas Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 17), with offices located in Arlington, Texas. South Texas provides health care services for 80,000 unique Veterans. The Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital (ALMMVH), named after the nation’s most decorated World War II hero, is a quaternary care facility, which is affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). Comprehensive health care is provided through acute medical, surgical, mental health, physical medicine and rehabilitation, geriatric, and primary care services. Comprised of a Spinal Cord Injury Center, a Community Living Center, a Domiciliary, and a Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP). ALMMVH provides quaternary services including bone marrow transplantation, open-heart surgery, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography. As a Level II Research facility ALMMVH has projects that include aging, cardiac surgery, cancer, diabetes and HIV. The facility has one of three National Institutes of Health sponsored clinical research centers in the VA. In addition, the Geriatric Research, Education & Clinical Center (GRECC) is a “Center of Excellence.” The Kerrville VA Hospital (KVAH), located 65 miles northwest of San Antonio, provides primary care, some specialty care, geriatric evaluation and management, palliative care, and long-term care services with a Community Living Center. Outpatient clinics offer primary care and some specialty care while sharing resources with each other and their respective communities. When required, Veterans are referred to ALMMVH or KVAH for specialty care including medicine, surgery, neuropsychiatry, rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and long-term care services.