Physician - Urologist

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA

The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA, has an immediate opening for a full-time, Urologist. 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 $300,000 - $400,000
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm. 
• Provides quality patient care to both inpatients and outpatients in accordance with approved clinical privileges.
• Participates in multidisciplinary activities involving the treatment plan and discharge plan of patients.

• Successfully integrates patient care activities on the Surgical Services with other patient care programs at the Medical Center.
• Serves as staff attending for patients on the Surgical Service, who are either outpatient or inpatients, or see in consultation.
• Provides guidance and clinical supervision for the nurse practitioners, physician assistants and health technicians assigned to the Surgical Service when appropriate.
• Provides guidance and supervision for the medical students and residents assigned to the Surgical Service in accordance to the Medical Center policy.
• Participates and attends Medical Center committee meetings as assigned by the Chief, Surgical Service.
• Exhibits leadership in initiating change in patient care programs based on current concepts and findings from evidence-based research and studies.
• Assists in the development , implementation and provides input on staff assigned in their area.
• Must have full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certified or board eligible.

 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!

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About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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