Physician - Rheumatologist Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA

The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA, has an immediate opening for a full-time, Rheumatologist 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:

The Rheumatologist duties involve administration and patient care on both non-teaching and teaching services, in addition to leading and/or supporting a range of facility performance measures to optimize employee engagement, patient experience, and patient outcomes.

• Competitive Starting Salary $280,000 – $300,000
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm 

• This position includes a faculty appointment at the affiliated Louisiana State University Health and Science Center
• Teaching Rheumatology fellows, residents, and medical students
• Performs consults, follow-ups, evaluations of patients with a variety of allergy concerns
• Provides an infusion clinic for patients requiring biologics and IV bisphosphonates
• Reviews no-shows, contacts patients for abnormal lab tests, reviews requests for refills
• Degree of doctor of medicine
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia
• Completed Residency Training or soon to be completed residency training
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Rheumatology

  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!