Physician - Urologist Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA - Department of Veteran Affairs

The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA, has an immediate opening for a full-time, Urologist. 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 - $400,000
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm. 
• Provides quality patient care to both inpatients and outpatients in accordance with approved clinical privileges.
• Participates in multidisciplinary activities involving the treatment plan and discharge plan of patients.

• Successfully integrates patient care activities on the Surgical Services with other patient care programs at the Medical Center.
• Serves as staff attending for patients on the Surgical Service, who are either outpatient or inpatients, or see in consultation.
• Provides guidance and clinical supervision for the nurse practitioners, physician assistants and health technicians assigned to the Surgical Service when appropriate.
• Provides guidance and supervision for the medical students and residents assigned to the Surgical Service in accordance to the Medical Center policy.
• Participates and attends Medical Center committee meetings as assigned by the Chief, Surgical Service.
• Exhibits leadership in initiating change in patient care programs based on current concepts and findings from evidence-based research and studies.
• Assists in the development , implementation and provides input on staff assigned in their area.
• Must have full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certified or board eligible.

 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 Ashley.jones27@va.gov to schedule a time to discuss this exciting opportunity!