Primary Care Opportunity
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: May 9, 2024
Job Description:
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LAThe Overton
Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA, has an immediate opening
for a full-time, board certified/board eligible Primary Care
Physician. Shreveport is situated on the Red River in northwest
Louisiana. Commonly known as the 'Ark-La-Tex', the point where
Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas meet. You'll enjoy a unique
combination of two great American heritages: a little Cajun, and
since we're less than 15 minutes from the Texas border, a little
Lone Star, too. Candidates must be highly motivated, team-oriented,
and committed to the care and good health of our Veterans. The
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center is fully dedicated to providing
top-quality medical care by serving and honoring America's
Veterans. Highlights of this position include:
Competitive Starting Salary $215,000
- $230,000Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm. Occasional call on
weekendsProvide comprehensive assessment, diagnostic work-up and
clinic intervention to scheduled and unscheduled patients in the
outpatient clinic settingWorks collaboratively with other health
care professionals to accomplish patient, service, and medical
center goals, promoting and embracing the Patient Aligned Care Team
(PACT) model of careDistinguish between normal and abnormal
findings to establish a diagnosis and initiate appropriate response
to emergency health problemsOrder and evaluate diagnostic tests as
appropriate, recommend treatment and/or referralInitiate
appropriate referrals and consultations to other clinical
servicesMust be a U.S. Citizen. Non-Citizen candidates will be
considered if a U.S. Citizen is not foundFull and unrestricted
license from any U.S. State Additional Requirements:
Board Certified with Family Practice
and/or VA experience preferred We offer:
Predictable work schedules and a
focus on quality rather than volumeAnnual performance bonus up to
an additional $15K per yearHealth, Dental & Vision
InsuranceMalpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage
provided26 days paid vacation; 13 days paid sick time per year
w/unlimited carry over; 11 paid holidaysFederal Retirement
PlanSeparate 401K with partial agency matchPossible $1,000 per year
reimbursement for CME's (must be full-time with board
certification)This position is eligible for the Education Debt
Reduction Program (EDRP), if approvedIf interested, please email a
copy of your current CV to me at to schedule a time to discuss this
exciting opportunity!Compensation Information:$215000.0 / Annually
- $215000.0 / AnnuallyStarting At: 215000.0 AnnuallyUp To: 230000.0
Annually
Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, Shreveport , Primary Care Opportunity, Other , Shreveport, Louisiana
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