Physician - Rheumatologist

Job TitleHigh signal to noise ratio, make the content beautiful.Job DescriptionMajor duties/responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:This position includes a faculty appointment at the affiliated Louisiana State University Health and Science Center.Teaching Rheumatology fellows, residents, and medical students.Performs consults, follow-ups, evaluations of patients with a variety of allergy concerns.Provides an infusion clinic for patients requiring biologics and IV bisphosphonates.Reviews no-shows, contacts patients for abnormal lab tests, reviews requests for refills.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pmVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly-qualified applicants.Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.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.Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification).Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.