Physician - Gastroenterologist

Job Description

Job Description

Physician - Gastroenterologist

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA

Our organization is seeking a full-time Gastroenterologist to join our team. This role is integral to our institution and is recognized for its strong clinical and educational reputation within the community. We invite physician candidates who are eager for personal and professional growth while contributing to our mission of providing exceptional care to our nation's veterans. The Shreveport-Bossier area offers a delightful Southern ambiance, encouraging you to relax and enjoy a variety of year-round festivals, gaming options, exquisite dining, live music, and family-friendly attractions.

• Base salary range: $375,000 - $400,000 annually

• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Supervise, mentor, and educate medical graduates, including GI fellows and residents.

• Oversee the management of diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic gastroenterological and endoscopic services.

• Conduct diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower endoscopies, including procedures such as bleeding control, polypectomy, EMR, PEGS, and dilation.

• Collaborate with various health professionals across the medical center and provide consultations to other departments.

• Must have fundamental endoscopic skills and a background or interest in clinical and research activities.

• Possess a current, unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state.

• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Gastroenterology.

• Preferred: Proficiency in all basic GI endoscopy procedures, including EGD and colonoscopy.

• Education Debt Reduction Program: Assistance with repaying outstanding medical school loans.

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 50-55 days of paid leave annually, which includes 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and potentially 5 days for CME.

• Retirement Benefits: Access to a traditional federal pension (with a 5-year vesting period) and a federal 401K plan with contributions of up to 5% from the organization.

• CME Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 per year for continuing medical education (available to full-time employees with board certification).

• Contractual Flexibility: No employment contract for physicians and minimal restrictions on moonlighting.

• Potential recruitment or relocation incentives may be available.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your current CV to discuss further.