Cardiac Electrophysiologist Opportunity, Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Application
Details
Posted: 26-Sep-23
Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Type: Full Time
Sector:
Government
Health Care System
Required Education:
MD/DO
Internal Number: 91605302
The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA, has an immediate opening for a full-time, board certified/board eligible Cardiac Electrophysiologist. Commonly known as the 'Ark-La-Tex', the point where Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas meet, Shreveport offers you the 'lagniappe', which means a little something extra! The area is home to Barksdale Air Force Base, as well as numerous colleges and universities, theaters, lakes, golf courses, beautiful housing areas, churches, and great schools. 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 $125,000 – $400,000
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm., on call as required
Clinical duties will focus on General cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology
Performs inpatient or outpatient cardiovascular consultation services
Support of general cardiology service
Reviews physical requirements and conducts physical examination of various categories of military and civilian personnel
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:
American Board of Internal Medicine Certification in Cardiac Electrophysiology preferred. Will also consider Cardiac Electrophysiology board eligible candidates.
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
The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,298 health care facilities, including 171 medical centers and 1,113 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.