Physician - Cardiovascular Electrophysiologist

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Shreveport, LA

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center is recruiting for a full-time permanent board certified/board eligible cardiovascular electrophysiologist physician. The cardiovascular electrophysiologist section 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: $360,000 - $390,000 per year
• Daily schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery from any U.S. State
• Clinical practice
• Teaching Cardiology fellows, residents, and medical students
• Performs inpatient or outpatient cardiovascular consultation services
• Reviews physical requirements and conducts physical examinations of various categories of military and civilian personnel
• Serves as academic faculty for cardiovascular fellowship training program

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

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!

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Cardiac Electrophysiologist
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. Non-Citizen candidates will be considered if a U.S. Citizen is not found
• Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State

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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.

Connections working at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

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