Description du poste
The VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) seeks a board-certified or board-eligible neurologist with subspecialty expertise in Headache Medicine to serve as Director of the Headache Center of Excellence (HCoE). The Director will guide clinical operations, education, quality improvement, research engagement, and multidisciplinary team development across VAMHCS and the VISN.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Scope of Practice. Major duties include but are not limited to: Clinical Duties Provide expert evaluation and management of complex headache disorders. Deliver care through face-to-face encounters, telehealth, virtual modalities, and specialty consultations. Implement evidence-based headache protocols and emerging FDA-approved therapies. Program Leadership Direct all activities of the Headache Center of Excellence at VAMHCS. Coordinate with national HCoE leadership, VISN 5, DoD partners, and VACO program offices. Develop and maintain performance dashboards, quality metrics, and reporting mechanisms. Ensure compliance with HCoE requirements for designation and continuation of SP funding. Education and Training Provide mentorship to residents, fellows, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary staff. Lead continuing education on novel headache therapeutics and best practices. Administrative Responsibilities Oversee program staffing, scheduling, referral pathways, and operational growth. Collaborate with Neurology Service leadership on strategic planning, workforce needs, and budget priorities. Participate in committees relevant to pain management, telehealth expansion, quality improvement, and service operations. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN5HREDRPCoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency