Physician (Neurology Section Chief)

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Facility: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Authorized

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is proud to announce an exciting opportunity for a Physician (Neurology Section Chief) to join our rapidly growing VA in San Antonio, Texas—the fastest growing VA facility in the nation! This position offers the unique experience of working with our nation’s Veterans, providing them with the compassionate and high-quality healthcare they deserve.

Why Join Us?

Our facility not only prides itself on delivering exceptional healthcare; we also offer a supportive and rewarding environment that emphasizes work-life balance. The VA provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes:

• Generous pay and benefits $250,000 - $300,000
• Flexible work schedules
• Recruitment/relocation incentives
• Comprehensive health insurance options
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Opportunities for education and continuous professional development

About San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and warm climate, is a fantastic place to live and work. With a lower-than-average cost of living, residents enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities, family-friendly attractions, and a diverse culinary scene. From the famous River Walk to historic missions, there’s something for everyone in this bustling city. Additionally, San Antonio is home to numerous military bases and VA facilities, creating a tight-knit community that values service and dedication to our heroes.

Responsibilities

As a Neurology Section Chief, you will lead and manage the Neurology department while providing high-quality clinical care to our Veteran population. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Administrative Duties:

• Organizing staff meetings and facilitating effective communication.
• Acting as the Service Chief in their absence.
• Collaborating with HR for recruitment, updates on position descriptions, and pay panel preparations.

Staff Management:

• Evaluating performance through routine ratings and proficiency reports.
• Managing promotions, disciplinary actions, and facilitating required training.
• Ensuring compliance with necessary health requirements and conducting peer reviews.

Clinical Management:

• Overseeing patient care delivery and ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Managing patient schedules, ensuring staff productivity and adherence to performance measures.
• Developing efficient systems for improving patient-centric care and quality oversight.

Education:

• Functioning as a liaison for education, ensuring effective training and supervision for residents and students.

Research and Development:

• Identifying research opportunities and guiding research initiatives.

Patient Care:

• Providing compassionate, effective care to promote health, prevent illness, and treat diseases.
• Demonstrating clinical judgment to optimize patient outcomes and improve care delivery.

Requirements

To be considered for this rewarding position, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens).
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Must pass a background/security investigation and may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Must be board-certified in Neurology and maintain clinical privileges.

Join Our Team!

If you are passionate about serving Veterans and are looking for a fulfilling career in a supported environment, we encourage you to apply for the position of Physician (Neurology Section Chief). Help us continue our mission of providing exceptional care to those who have served our country.

For more information or to apply, please visit [insert job application website/link]. We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated 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.