Gastroenterology Physician
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Physician - Gastroenterologist Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
Shreveport, LA Overton Brooks VA Medical Center is recruiting for a
full-time Gastroenterologist Physician. This opportunity is a
pillar of the institution and boasts a strong clinical and teaching
reputation in the region. We are looking for physician candidates
interested in personal growth and career development in our mission
arms of excellent care for our nations hero s, our veterans.
Shreveport-Bossier boasts elegant Southern charm and a relaxed
attitude that suggests you kick your boots off and stay a while to
enjoy year-round festivals, Vegas-style gaming, great local dining
experiences, live music and family attractions.
Highlights/Requirements Starting base salary: $375,000 to -
$400,000 per year Daily schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30
p.m. Supervise, mentor, and teach graduates including GI fellows
and residents. Responsible for management of diagnostic,
preventative, and/or therapeutic gastroenterological and endoscopic
services. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower
endoscopy, including: bleeding control, polypectomy, EMR, PEGS and
dilation. Work closely with all health professionals throughout the
medical center and provide consultation to other services. Possess
basic endoscopic skills and have a background and interest in
clinical/research participation. Current, Full and unrestricted
license from any U.S. State Board Eligible or Board Certified in
Gastroenterology Preferred: The Gastroenterologist (GI) provider
will be expected to be proficient in all basic GI endoscopy
procedures including EGD and colonoscopy. We offer: Education Debt
Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Assistance with payment
of outstanding medical school loans. 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 CME:
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with
board certification) Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and
no significant restriction on moonlighting Possible recruitment or
relocation incentives If interested, please email a copy of your
current CV to me at to schedule a time to discuss this exciting
opportunity!
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Shreveport , Gastroenterology Physician, Healthcare , Shreveport, Louisiana
