The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA, has an immediate opening for two full-time, board certified/board eligible Hemotology/Oncologists. Located along the Red River, the facility is fully dedicated to providing top-quality medical care to serve and honor America's Veterans. Candidates must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and good health of our Veterans.
Practice Info
- Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA
- Oncology/Hematology clinic and other assigned clinical areas
Shift & Schedule
- Full-time
- Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm., may be required to work unscheduled hours in case of an emergency or when on call
Responsibilities
- Clinical duties will focus on General cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Promotes, directs, evaluates and is responsible for the management of safe patient care to oncology and hematology patients
- Obtain a comprehensive health history and perform a physical examination on all patients who present to the Oncology/Hematology clinic or other assigned clinical area
- Order diagnostic studies and interpret laboratory tests, EKG, and radiology diagnostic
- Coordinate Oncology care between numerous hospital services including General Surgery, ENT, Urology, Liver Clinic, Women's Clinic and Palliative Care
Compensation
- Competitive Starting Salary $300,000-$354,000
- Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15K per year
- Recruitment/Relocation authorized for highly qualified candidates
Benefits
- Predictable work schedules and a focus on quality rather than volume
- 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
Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, with non-citizen candidates considered if a U.S. citizen is not found
- Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State
- Board certification required if interested in academic appointment
Hematologist/Oncologist in Shreveport at Veterans Health Administration
This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted 4 days ago.