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VA Northern California Health Care System is looking for Neurologist trained in EMG/Neuromuscular Medicine to join our team.

Interested candidates may apply by emailing a current CV to VA Physician/Provider Recruiter: Crystal.Keeler@va.gov 

Incumbent will be assigned to the Sacramento VA Medical Center and reports to the Chief of Neurology. The position will encompass the breadth of clinical care, including inpatient consultation and outpatient clinic. Additionally, consultation via tele-health video to inpatient, ED, and outlying clinics. Incumbent will diagnose, treat, and manage patients with neurological disorders working closely with other Neurologists and Nurse Practitioners with different sub-specialty training and interests. We are seeking fellowship trained candidates with experience in clinical and investigative aspects of EMG/Neuromuscular Medicine. An academic appointment with UC Davis School of Medicine is a distinct possibility, opportunities for teaching and research abound. 

Sacramento, California is one of the most historic cities in California. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and American River, two hours between both San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains with access to exceptional wine in Napa and Sonoma. Known as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, recognized for its cutting-edge cuisine, farm-fresh restaurants, and plentiful farmers' markets. Sacramento has many cultural and artistic events, live music, dining and the NBA's Sacramento Kings. Come see why this is the place to live, work and play! If you’re interested in work/life balance, research or academics you will find that working for the VA offers many benefits not to mention the great honor we have in serving our nation's heroes.

Work Schedule: 8am to 430pm, Monday-Friday/40-hour work week; on-call coverage after hours, weekends and on holidays via tele-health only

Recruitment or Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Position Eligible
Candidates must: Candidate must be: 1) US Citizen or PRA, 2) Board Eligible/Certified in Neurology and Board Eligible/Certified in NeuroMuscular Medicine, 3) Have a full, unrestricted medical license in any State, and 4) confirm vaccination for seasonal influenza and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) which are both requirements for all Health Care Personnel (HCP) employed by Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Interested candidates may apply by emailing a current CV to VA Physician/Provider Recruiter: Crystal.Keeler@va.gov