- Physician - Rheumatologist Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA The Overton
- Shreveport is situated on the Red River in northwest Louisiana
- Commonly known as the 'Ark-La-Tex', the point where Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas
- Candidates must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and
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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
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 to schedule a time to discuss this exciting opportunity!