Family Medicine Physician Job at Veterans Health Administration in Shreveport, LA

Primary Care Opportunity

Longview VA Clinic, Longview, TX

The VA Clinic Located in Longview, TX, has an immediate opening for a full-time, board certified/board eligible Primary Care Physician. Longview offers a beautiful scenery with rich culture. Where southern hospitality thrives, and the spirit of Texas is well and alive. Longview VA Clinic is fully dedicated to providing top-quality medical care by servicing and honoring America’s veterans. 

Highlights of this position include:

• Competitive Starting Salary $250,000 - $260,000
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm.  Occasional call on weekends
• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnostic work-up and clinic intervention to scheduled and unscheduled patients in the outpatient clinic setting
• Works collaboratively with other health care professionals to accomplish patient, service, and medical center goals, promoting and embracing the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model of care
• Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings to establish a diagnosis and initiate appropriate response to emergency health problems
• Order and evaluate diagnostic tests as appropriate, recommend treatment and/or referral
• Initiate appropriate referrals and consultations to other clinical services
• 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

  Preferred Requirements:

• Board Certified with Family Practice and/or VA experience preferred

  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