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Staff Neurologist
G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center – Jackson, MS
Aptive is seeking a full-time Staff Neurologist to provide comprehensive outpatient neurological care to Veterans in a well-supported, mission-driven VA practice.
Primary Responsibilities
G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center – Jackson, MS
Aptive is seeking a full-time Staff Neurologist to provide comprehensive outpatient neurological care to Veterans in a well-supported, mission-driven VA practice.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive neurologic evaluations, examinations, and follow-up visits
- Order and interpret diagnostic testing, including EEG, EMG/NCS, laboratory studies, and imaging
- Manage chronic neurologic conditions such as migraines, seizure disorders, neuropathy, neurovascular disease, and other conditions common among Veterans
- Provide patient counseling and shared decision-making regarding diagnosis, treatment options, and medication management
- Perform neurologic procedures as credentialed (e.g., Botox injections, lumbar puncture, EMG/NCS, EEG interpretation)
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including internal medicine, pain management, behavioral health, and rehabilitation
- Document care accurately using VA electronic health systems (training provided)
- Participate in clinic workflow optimization and quality improvement initiatives
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Call: Shared call rotation for inpatient consults and urgent procedures (nights/weekends as scheduled)
- Support: Collaborative nursing and administrative staff
- Competitive salary based on federal physician pay structure
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000
- Comprehensive federal benefits, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Federal retirement with matching contributions
- Paid federal holidays and generous annual leave
- CME support and malpractice coverage
- Retention incentives may be available for highly qualified applicants.
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited U.S. medical school
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology residency program (required)
- Active, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
- Eligibility for federal DEA registration
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Strong communication skills with a patient-centered approach to care
Salary : $200,000