Neurosurgery Serving Veterans in Beautiful Central Arkansas

Health System Highlights: As a level 1A health system, our 551 bed Central Arkansas VA is among the nation’s most complex. Equipped with a full range of medical, surgical, and ancillary support you will provide the highest levels of interdisciplinary care. Every member of our team works towards one unified goal, to provide the best patient and family care experience possible to all those who have BRAVELY served in our Armed Forces. Join our 2 Midlevel providers and our clinical care team of over 6 support staff and together lead the rebuilding of our NeuroSpine program to greater heights than ever before.

Community Highlights: Known as the Natural State, Arkansas tops the list of most popular places to move in 2024. Little Rock is the capital city located in Central Arkansas and boasts the best of urban, suburban, and rural life. Arkansans enjoy their weekends exploring the city’s attractions, festivals, and events. We also adventure through the hundreds of amazing outdoor activities throughout the area. With a National Airport reachable in a 15-minute drive, Little Rock is also a great place to live while also exploring the nation.

Work Load:

5 x 8 hours shifts or, 4 x10 hour shifts

1-2 days per week in clinic, 8-12 patients per day.

2-3 days per week in the surgical center with 2-4 cases per day

Inpatient consult rotations, if needed.

8-10 days per month of very light consult call coverage.

Support from a full hospitalist team and residents

Comp & Benefits:

Potential starting base salary range: $375,000 – $400,000

Additional yearly financial incentives range: $25,000 – $75,000

50+ Total paid days off per year

Freedom to moonlight at other facilities.

Relocation reimbursement offered.

No need for Malpractice.

The best health and life insurance benefits in the country

Retirement pension, investment savings plan, and health benefits eligible after 5 years of employment.

Immigration Sponsorship if needed.

Potential Academic Appointment, based on service, CV, and references.

Requirements:

At least 1 state active medical license; no revoked, suspended, probation state licensures

An MD or DO from an ACGME accredited institution; or evidence of an ECFMG certificate.

Completion of Residency Training.

Board Eligible in Neurosurgery Medicine

Selective Service Registration is for males born after 12/31/1959.

Proficient in written and spoken English.

Non-ACGME residencies: must provide ECFMG and proof of 5 years residency, fellowship, and/or relevant practice experience in the USA in the field you are applying.

Preferences :

U.S. Citizenship; in accordance with VA Policy, non-citizens may be considered if no qualified US citizens are selected.

Board Certified in Neurosurgery Medicine

Resident and Fellows Teaching experience

Most recent past 3 years providing NeuroSpine services in a United States health system.

Hiring Process (as quickly as 6-14 weeks)

Email a copy of your current CV to CAVHS Physician Recruitment, michael.legate@va.gov and complete screening qualification call.

Complete service line phone interviews and site visits

Accept offer and complete pre-employment steps.

Onboarding and Orientation