Neurology Physician

Neurologist (Board Certified/Board Eligible)

Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, IL Full Time Mon Fri 8:00 AM 4:30 PM on-site, plus rotating telephonic on-call

6-month assignment with one 6-month extension option Anticipated start: October 19, 2026 (pending expedited credentialing)

Position Overview

A full-time Neurologist is needed to provide inpatient, outpatient and telephonic neurology services to Veterans and beneficiaries at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC), a combined VA and Department of Defense facility in North Chicago. The role covers the full range of general neurology in clinic, inpatient units, the ICU and the emergency department, along with weeknight, weekend and holiday on-call coverage. This is a new contract with no incumbent, and the facility needs a physician who can start as soon as credentialing allows.

Key Responsibilities

• Staff the neurology clinic Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM, including new consults, follow-ups, E-Consults and procedures within your privileges
• Round in the ICU, inpatient units and emergency department when requested
• Provide telephonic on-call coverage on rotation: weeknights (Mon 4:30 PM Fri 8:00 AM), weekends (Fri 4:30 PM Mon 8:00 AM) and 24-hour federal holidays
• Answer calls within 15 minutes and report on-site within 60 minutes of an emergency notification; perform weekend rounds (consults and follow-ups) while on call
• Document every face-to-face encounter in the electronic health record immediately after the visit; co-sign resident consults within 24 hours; complete encounter forms the same day and any deficient records within 10 days
• Follow up on and communicate the results of all tests you order
• Involve patients in care decisions through shared decision-making on diagnosis, treatment options, risks and prognosis

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• MD or DO with board certification or board eligibility in Neurology (ABPN)
• Full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory or the District of Columbia
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association recognized provider
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Comfortable documenting directly in an electronic health record
• Able to reach the North Chicago facility within 60 minutes while on call
• Able to complete VA credentialing, fingerprinting and a background investigation before starting

Preferred

• Botox training
• Experience reading EEGs
• Experience with the Oracle Cerner electronic health record (training is provided)

Compensation

Local rate (taxable)

Coverage

Hourly Rate (taxable)

Notes

On-site clinic & inpatient (Mon Fri, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM)

$225 $255/hour

Depending on experience and certifications

Call-back (on-site response while on call)

$225 $255/hour

Paid for actual time worked on-site

Telephonic on-call standby (weeknights, weekends)

$38 $42/hour

Paid for every scheduled call hour

Federal holiday coverage (24 hours)

$340 $380/hour

Holiday premium rate

Malpractice insurance is provided for the length of the assignment.

Per diem and travel allowances (for candidates whose permanent residence is outside commuting distance of North Chicago)

Travel Allowance (non-taxable)

Daily

Weekly

Lodging (GSA FY2027, North Chicago/Lake County)

$202.42 avg (seasonal $148 $238)

$1,416.95

Meals & incidentals (GSA FY2027)

$92.00

$644.00

Rental car

Provided

Provided

Total per diem

$294.42

$2,060.95

Blended on-site rate: $276.52 $306.52/hour the on-site hourly rate plus the weekly per diem spread over a 40-hour clinic week ($2,060. = $51.52/hour). Per diem amounts follow GSA FY2027 rates for the Chicago (Cook/Lake County) area.

Application Process

To be considered, submit the following:

• Current CV with month/year dates for all positions
• Copies of all current medical licenses, board certification and BLS card
• Three (3) professional work-related references with name, title, organization, phone and email
• Signed Letter of Intent, required by the VA for submission of your candidacy on this contract
• Disclosure of any malpractice claims, termination or suspension of privileges, or removal from an assignment
  

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process.