What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Medicine Physician Job with Veterans Health Administration in Shreveport, LA position at PracticeLink?
The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA, has an immediate opening for a full-time, board certified/board eligible Primary Care Physician. Shreveport offers you the 'lagniappe', which means a little something extra! It 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:
Highlights of this position include:
- Competitive Starting Salary $210,000 - $235,000
- Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm. Occasional call on weekends
- Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnostic work-up and clinic intervention in the outpatient clinic setting
- Works collaboratively with other health care professionals in a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model of care
- Establish a diagnosis and initiate appropriate response to emergency health problems
- Order and evaluate diagnostic tests and recommend treatment and/or referral
- Initiate appropriate referrals and consultations to other clinical services
- Must be a U.S. Citizen. Non-Citizen candidates will be considered if a U.S. Citizen is not found
- Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State
- Board Certified with Family Practice and/or VA experience preferred
- Predictable work schedules and a focus on quality rather than volume
- Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15K per year
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage provided
- 26 days paid vacation; 13 days paid sick time per year w/unlimited carry over; 11 paid holidays
- Federal Retirement Plan
- Separate 401K with partial agency match
- Possible $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 approved
Salary : $15,000 - $235,000