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Job Description

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA

The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA, has an immediate opening for a full-time, Emergency Medicine 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:

• Competitive Starting Salary $335,000 - $340,000 per year
• Work Schedule: Varies 

• Perform appropriate medical screening exam on all patients check-in to be seen to the Emergency Department.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the need for timely consultation, admission and specialized patient care.
• Provides continuity of care by performing patient hand-off when transferring care of patient to another physician.
• Accurately interprets and evaluates clinical data for the purpose of determining diagnosis and clinical status.
• Recognizes changes in behavior, symptoms, signs and other pertinent facts about a patient and has the knowledge to modify in real time, the plan of treatment.
• Acts quickly to recognize emergency situations and makes timely necessary corrective action.
• Maintains clear, accurate, and current clinical records.
• Completed, or currently completing, residency training, or its equivalent
• Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice Podiatry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia.
• Degree as a doctor of podiatric medicine, or its equivalent, from a school of podiatric medicine approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
• Preferred Experience: Three (3) years minimum Emergency Room/Department experience or Residency equivalent. Board eligible/certified in American Board of Emergency Medicine, Family Practice, or Internal Medicine.

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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com to schedule a time to discuss this exciting opportunity!