Job Description

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center is recruiting for a full-time Pulmonary /Critical Care Physician. This opportunity is a pillar of the institution and boasts a strong clinical and teaching reputation in the region. We are looking for physician candidates interested in personal growth and career development in our mission arms of excellent care for our nations hero’s, our veterans. Shreveport-Bossier boasts elegant Southern charm and a relaxed attitude that suggests you kick your boots off and stay a while to enjoy year-round festivals, Vegas-style gaming, great local dining experiences, live music and family attractions.

Highlights/Requirements

Starting base salary: $240,000 to - $385,000 per year Daily schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Attending responsibilities for the Medical ICU team (Medical Residents), Critical Care consultation in Surgical ICU (with Medical Residents and Critical Care Fellow), Teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and Fellow, Inpatient consultations for Pulmonary, Duties will include clinical practice, and teaching Pulmonary fellows, residents and medical students, and faculty appointment at the affiliated Louisiana State University Health and Science Center commensurate with qualifications. Current, Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State Completed residency or in the process of completing residency

Preferred: Pulmonary and Critical Care Board Certified or eligible
We offer:

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Assistance with payment of outstanding medical school loans. Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Possible recruitment or relocation incentives
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!