The VA Medical Center in Milwaukee Wisconsin is a tertiary care facility affiliated with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). We are seeking a mid-career level, Board Certified Neurologist for the position of Chief of the Neurology Section with a start date of September 2024. 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 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 training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience: Board Certification in Vascular Neurology A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience Strong Leadership Skills Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients. There may also be extended periods of sitting. ["The VA Medical Center in Milwaukee Wisconsin is a tertiary care facility affiliated with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). We are seeking a mid-career level, Board Certified Neurologist for the position of Chief of the Neurology Section with a start date of September 2024. This is a part-time position at the VA (0.5 to 0.625 FTEE) with potential for a full-time joint appointment in conjunction with the VA's academic affiliate. Eligibility for Wisconsin Licensure is, therefore, required. Candidates with Board Certification in Vascular Neurology and a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience are preferred as the VA Medical Center is preparing for certification as a Primary Stroke Center. The Neurology Chief is expected to provide strong leadership within the Hospital's Stroke Committee and on inpatient, as well as outpatient Neurology services. Incumbent will be responsible for the clinical care of patients with neurological diseases and the teaching of medical students, PA students, residents, and fellows. Opportunities exist for mentorship and academic development."]

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