Primary Care Physician

The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA, has an immediate opening for a full-time Primary Care Physician. Candidates will join a dedicated team focused on providing top-quality medical care to America's Veterans in a vibrant regional setting. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a predictable schedule.

Practice Info

• Outpatient clinic setting
• Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model of care

Shift & Schedule

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Compensation

• Competitive Starting Salary $210,000 - $235,000
• Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15K per year

Benefits

• 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

• Board certified/board eligible Primary Care Physician
• 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