Cardiology - Electrophysiology Job at Veterans Health Administration in Shreveport, LA

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 $360,000 - 390,000
• 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