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Posted: 26-Sep-23
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 91229652
The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center has an immediate opening for a full-time, IM board certified Section Chief - Hospitalist. Commonly known as the 'Ark-La-Tex', the point where Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas meet, the Shreveport area is home to Barksdale Air Force Base, as well as numerous colleges and universities, theaters, lakes, golf courses, beautiful housing areas, churches, and great schools. 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 $265,000-$320,000
- Work Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 PM. On-call coverage: as needed, with schedule adjustment
- Serves as Section Chief of Hospital Medicine for the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, providing leadership and guidance to assigned clinical and administrative staff
- Provides direct patient care in inpatient setting.
- Thoroughly documents examinations and histories using appropriate programs and forms.
- Provides education, supervision, to other physicians, healthcare professionals, and also mentoring medical students and residents
- Attends Medical Staff meetings and serves on Medical Staff committees, as assigned
- 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
Additional Requirements:
- Board Certified in 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
- Recruitment/Relocation authorized for highly qualified candidates
