The Spokane VA Medical Center actively recruiting to fill Board Certified Staff physician in Neurology (BE considered) to help care for our Veterans – American’s Heroes.

The Spokane Veterans Affairs Medical Center is recruiting Neurologists to manage a variety of neurological conditions of Veteran patients who are experiencing seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis, neurodegenerative disorders, migraines, neurological disorders and more.  You will see general neurology patients in outpatient clinic and will have inpatient Neurology consultant duties. Participate in all aspects of a general Neurology program, to include clinical, administrative, academic, and research components. Patient caseload may be inpatient, outpatient, or both and include a range of neurological disorders. Interpret EEGs & perform/interpret EMGs. Manageable volume & on-call. BC/BE in Neurology is required.  Optional procedures include occipital nerve blocks, Botulinum toxin injections for dystonia or migraine prophylaxis.

We have a strong affiliation with the University of Washington & Washington State School of Medicine with an opportunity to teach residents & medical students and obtain an academic appointment.

The Mann-Grandstaff VAMC – located in Spokane, Washington – is part of VA Northwest (VISN20), encompassing a main Medical Center, and three community-based outpatient clinics throughout Washington and Northern Idaho. The VAMC operates 23 hospital beds and 31 rehabilitation-oriented nursing home beds. A mobile clinic, outfitted with two exam rooms, provides selected primary care services to veterans living in rural areas. 

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday

• Must be U.S. Citizen – Non-US Citizens may be considered, (J1 Visa sponsorship)
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice Neurology in the U.S.
• Board Certification in Neurology preferred, but Board Eligibility may also be considered.

Community Information

Spokane is a dynamic city located in an exceptionally beautiful part of the country with easy access to a wide variety of outdoor activities. In addition, Spokane offers a wide variety of housing options from condominiums in the city to acreages, or waterfront property at much lower costs than other Western cities. Multiple downhill and Nordic skiing facilities are available within easy driving distance from the city. There are multiple hiking and biking trails both within the city in the surrounding area. A wide variety of water activities are available on the lakes and rivers that surround the Spokane region. The city has in vibrant theater and arts community as well as diverse culinary options.  Spokane has a growing number of tasting rooms for the large number of wineries in the region, many of which are only a short drive away from downtown. 

Benefits and Features

Expected Salary range will be competitive for the academic rank and include a full benefits and features package to support high quality professional practice and favorable work-life-family balance. The VA provides employees with a robust benefits package and fosters an environment where more time is spent on medical practice and less on business tasks. VA does this by offering: Paid Time Off in the form of 26 Days paid annual leave, 13 Days paid sick leave per year, 11 Federal holidays with pay, and 5-Day paid absence to attend approved CME courses. Insurance to include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government; and Long-term care insurance available as an option. Federal Retirement Plan thru the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to five percent government matching contributions.  

To Explore This Physician Opportunity Further

Please forward copy of your Curriculum Vitae to Henry "Hank" Laguatan, VA National Healthcare Recruitment Consultant at Henry.Laguatan@va.gov or call (206) 459-7927.

About Spokane VA Medical Center

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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