Amazing Primary Care Physician Opportunity Serving our Nations Hero’s

The 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 – $230,000

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm. Occasional call on weekends

Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnostic work-up and clinic intervention toscheduled and unscheduled patients in the outpatient clinic setting

Works 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 care

Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings to establish a diagnosis and initiate appropriate response to emergency health problems

Order and evaluate diagnostic tests as appropriate, 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

Preferred Board Certified with Family Practice

We offer:

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

If interested, please email a copy of your current CV to me at Ashley.jones27@va.gov to schedule a time to discuss this exciting opportunity!