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.

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  Competitive Starting Salary $280,000 - $300,000

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  Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm

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  This position includes a faculty appointment at the affiliated Louisiana State University Health and Science Center

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  Teaching Rheumatology fellows, residents, and medical students

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  Performs consults, follow-ups, evaluations of patients with a variety of allergy concerns

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  Provides an infusion clinic for patients requiring biologics and IV bisphosphonates

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  Reviews no-shows, contacts patients for abnormal lab tests, reviews requests for refills

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  Degree of doctor of medicine

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  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

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  Completed Residency Training or soon to be completed residency training

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  Board Eligible or Board Certified in Rheumatology

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We offer:

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  Predictable work schedules and a focus on quality rather than volume

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  Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15K per year

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  Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

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  Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage provided

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  26 days paid vacation; 13 days paid sick time per year w/unlimited carry over; 11 paid holidays

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  Federal Retirement Plan

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  Separate 401K with partial agency match

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  Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME's (must be full-time with board certification)

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  This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), if approved

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If interested, please email a copy of your current CV to me at [email protected] to schedule a time to discuss this exciting opportunity!