Physician - Emergency Medicine
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA
The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA, has an immediate opening for a full-time, Emergency Medicine 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 $335,000 - $340,000 per year
Work Schedule: Varies
Perform appropriate medical screening exam on all patients check-in to be seen to the Emergency Department.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize the need for timely consultation, admission and specialized patient care.
Provides continuity of care by performing patient hand-off when transferring care of patient to another physician.
Accurately interprets and evaluates clinical data for the purpose of determining diagnosis and clinical status.
Recognizes changes in behavior, symptoms, signs and other pertinent facts about a patient and has the knowledge to modify in real time, the plan of treatment.
Acts quickly to recognize emergency situations and makes timely necessary corrective action.
Maintains clear, accurate, and current clinical records.
Completed, or currently completing, residency training, or its equivalent
Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice Podiatry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia.
Degree as a doctor of podiatric medicine, or its equivalent, from a school of podiatric medicine approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Preferred Experience: Three (3) years minimum Emergency Room/Department experience or Residency equivalent. Board eligible/certified in American Board of Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, or Internal Medicine.
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!