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Posted: 27-Nov-23
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 91204697
The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA, has an immediate opening for two full-time, board certified/board eligible Hemotology/Oncologists. 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 $300,000-$354,000
- Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm., may be required to work unscheduled hours in case of an emergency or when on call
- Clinical duties will focus on General cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Promotes, directs, evaluates and is responsible for the management of safe patient care to oncology and hematology patients
- Obtain a comprehensive health history and perform a physical examination on all patients who present to the Oncology/Hematology clinic or other assigned clinical area
- Order diagnostic studies and interpret laboratory tests, EKG, and radiology diagnostic
- Coordinate Oncology care between numerous hospital services including General Surgery, ENT, Urology, Liver Clinic, Women's Clinic and Palliative Care
- 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
Additional Requirements:
- Academic appointment at LSU School of Medicine is available but not required. (Board certification required if interested in academic appointment.)
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
- Recruitment/Relocation authorized for highly qualified candidates