Join the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System as a Neurologist to Provide Comprehensive Patient Care and Education
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Harlingen
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is currently
recruiting to fill a Staff Physician (Neurologist) position
responsible for patient care, patient/family education, and
participation in any indicated clinical research in the Neurology
Service. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for
highly qualified individuals. This position is eligible for the
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). The Staff Physician
(Neurologist) provides comprehensive care for patients who have
illnesses within the scope of neurology. The scope of these
activities covers all phases of Ambulatory Care. Other
responsibilities may include education of medical students and
residents and/or supervision of other providers. The majority of
the Staff Physician's time is devoted to patient care and
education, with the remaining time set aside for performance
improvement activities, creative research to improve patient care,
activities sufficient to maintain proficiency in state-of-the-art
neurology care. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
May be authorized for highly qualified individuals. Education Debt
Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized. Learn more
. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction
Program (EDRP) , a student loan payment reimbursement program. You
must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and
submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility
period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan
Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP
application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. EDRP
Note: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov , the EDRP Coordinator for
questions/assistance. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance
bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid
time off 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 (must be full-time with
board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with
tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract
and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: TBD (
Typically M-F, 0800-1630 CST)
Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, Brownsville , Join the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System as a Neurologist to Provide Comprehensive Patient Care and Education, Administration, Clerical , Harlingen, Texas
