Neurologist opportunity in Ft. Harrison (Helena), Montana! Work/Life Balance, Outstanding VA Benefits, and Much More!

Join the Montana VA and Make a Difference for Our Nation's Veterans

Are you ready for an exciting career move that combines professional excellence with a thriving personal life? Helena, Montana is right in the heart of Big Sky Country! Montana isn’t just a place; it’s a way of life. Montana’s unspoiled nature make for a one-of-a-kind backdrop for your next adventure and career opportunity! Ft. Harrison is located just outside of the state capitol of Helena, MT. Helena exists at a crossroads between past and present, tame, and untamed, mountainous wilderness and hometown warmth. A place where you can hike for miles without seeing a soul, stroll through our charming downtown, and enjoy local restaurants with breathtaking views—all in the same day.

Montana VA Health Care System (MTVAHCS) is seeking a staff neurology physician to come care for our Veterans. The Neurology Department is part of the Specialty Medicine service line, reporting to the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Specialty Medicine. The staff neurology physician is responsible for maintaining professional and technical competencies and skill to deliver effective, timely and high-quality care to patients referred to the neurology department.

Opportunity information:

• Patient Care - Addresses medical problems, practices within scope of privileges, arrives for Procedure/Clinic on time, and physically attends outpatient clinics.
• Medical/Clinical Knowledge - Maintains board certification (if board certified), meets CME requirements, and participates in resident/student training. Must be board eligible.
• Practice Based Learning & Improvement- Participates in work groups, committees, or departmental learning activities, and remains abreast of medical advances in his/her area of expertise and incorporates this information to deliver care that meets contemporary standards of care.
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills - Electronic medical record entries are appropriate in tone and content. Provides appropriate consultative evaluation, treatment, and/or follow-up recommendations.
• Professionalism - Participates in peer reviews/committees, and absence of validated disruptive or unprofessional Behavior.
• Systems Based Practice -Complies with safety, security, and privacy policies, arranges proper clinical coverage during planned absences and complies with hand-off communication policy.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Relocation Incentive: Authorized

Benefit Highlights:

• Excellent benefit package and competitive compensation.
• Loan forgiveness availability- up to $200,000.
• Potential recruitment bonus.
• 11 federal holidays and 26 vacation days per year.
  
  

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
• Annual Leave Max Carryover 86 days
  
  

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 $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $30,000.
• 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

Helena, MT is the state capitol with a population of 35,000 people. Helena has one of the largest city park systems in the US with a combined 1,000 acres. It is also the perfect mid-way point between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. Helena is located just miles from the Missouri River and some of the best fly fishing in the world. Find out more - Visit Helena - Explore Helena attractions and plan your next trip.

Located near Helena, the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center campus offers health services at several different facilities:

• Our 34-bed medical-surgical hospital offers acute, chronic, and specialized inpatient and outpatient services for Veterans. 
• Our 24-bed inpatient mental health facility helps Veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse. 
• The Group House provides Veteran-led mental health meetings and activities.
• Liberty House offers temporary lodging for Veterans and family members who live more than 125 miles from Fort Harrison.