Neurology-Director of the Headache Center of Excellence (HCoE)

The Baltimore VA Medical Center (VAMC) is looking for a Director of Headache Center of Excellence (HCoE). We prefer a neurologist with Headache Board Eligibility or board certification. The Baltimore VA Medical Center (VAMC) is a premier facility within the VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) and an academic affiliate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM). The Baltimore VAMC is a modern 324-bed facility adjacent to University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Both hospitals are conveniently connected by a walkway which facilitates integration of educational, research and clinical activities. Our facility is known for its advanced medical care, cutting-edge research, and collaborative teaching environment.

Clinical Duties:

• Provide expert evaluation and management of complex headache disorders.

• Deliver care through face-to-face encounters, telehealth, virtual modalities, and specialty consultations.

• Implement evidence-based headache protocols and emerging FDA-approved therapies.

Program Leadership

• Direct activities of the Headache Center of Excellence at VAMHCS.

• Coordinate with National HCoE leadership, VISN, DoD partners, and VACO program offices.

• Develop and maintain performance dashboards, quality metrics, and reporting mechanisms.

• Ensure compliance with HCoE requirements for designation and continuation of SP funding.

Education and Training

• Provide mentorship to residents, fellows, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary staff.

• Lead continuing education on novel headache therapeutics and best practices.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Oversee program staffing, scheduling, referral pathways, and operational growth.

• Collaborate with Neurology Service and National HCoE Leadership on strategic planning, workforce needs, and budget priorities.

• Participate in committees relevant to pain management, telehealth expansion, quality improvement, and service operations.

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
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

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).

Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.