The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS)/the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking an exceptional physician-candidate for the position of Chief of Neurology Service. The Chief will provide leadership of a large UCLA-affiliated VA department with recognized Centers of Excellence in Epilepsy and Multiple Sclerosis, an affiliated PADRECC, and a nationally recognized Stroke Program. Department services include outpatient and inpatient care with particular strength in medical education, clinical reasoning, quality improvement, and health services research. The Chief serves as the Vice Chair of Department of Neurology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, with integrative leadership of the entire department.   He/she provides leadership and direction to the educational and research missions within the Neurology Service.   VAGLAHS and UCLA provide opportunities for collaborations with outstanding educators and researchers across disciplines.

Qualified applicants must have an MD or DO degree, be Board Certified, be a US Citizen, be qualified for appointment at the associate or full professor level at UCLA and have demonstrated administrative and leadership experience. The successful candidate should demonstrate clinical excellence, a commitment to education, and the ability to catalyze the growth of clinical and/or health services research.  Candidates should have an outstanding record of academic accomplishments with national prominence and have proven leadership skills to attract, motivate, and direct a group of innovative and productive clinicians, researchers, and educators. Preference will be given to those candidates with a track record of scholarship and independent grant support.

Work Schedule: Mon-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (some flexibility considered)

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Education: Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine
• Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license
• Must have completed residency in an accredited core specialty
• Must be Board Certified in Neurology

Benefits and Features: The VA offers all employees industry leading full benefits and features package to support high quality professional practice & favorable work-life-family balance. The VA package includes:

• Competitive Salary Range: $325,000-$400,000, Final Salary determination within this range.
• PTO:50–55 days of paid time off per year (26/13 days of annual/sick leave respectively, 11 holidays, up to 5 days paid absence for CME)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Benefits Include: Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, Thrift Savings Plan (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits etc.
• Continuing education: Up to $1,000 or more annually
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: VA employees are eligible.
• Service without strings: No employment contracts, noncompete clauses, restrictive covenants, or other significant restrictions on outside work.
• Education Debt Reduction Program is Authorized: Program that reimburses qualifying student loan debt up to $200,000 tax-free for up to five years
• UCLA Facility Appointment: Opportunity for a faculty appointment within the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. For more information send CV to lawana.palmer@va.gov.  Click here to Schedule a Time to Speak With Me.

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