Amazing Physiatrist Physician Opportunity Serving our Nations Hero's Job at Veterans Health Administration, Shreveport, LA

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  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Shreveport, LA

Job Description

Job Description

Physician (Physiatrist)

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Shreveport, LA

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center is recruiting for a full-time permanent board certified/board eligible Physiatrist Physician. This opportunity is a pillar of the institution and boasts a strong clinical and teaching reputation in the region. We are looking for physician candidates interested in personal growth and career development in our mission arms of excellent care for our nations hero’s, our veterans. Shreveport-Bossier boasts elegant Southern charm and a relaxed attitude that suggests you kick your boots off and stay a while to enjoy year-round festivals, Vegas-style gaming, great local dining experiences, live music and family attractions.

Highlights/Requirements

  • Starting base salary: $230,000 - $280,000 per year
  • Daily schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Treats patients with painful and function-limiting musculoskeletal disorders of the spine, peripheral joints, and soft tissues such as sprains/strains, disc herniation's, rheumatologic conditions, degenerative, developmental, acquired, and traumatic neuromuscular conditions of the upper and lower limbs, spinal cord, and brain.
  • Treat patients with amputations and prescribe prosthetics and orthotics.
  • Prescribes therapeutic exercise and other rehabilitation modalities.
  • Performs and interprets electro diagnostic studies to include electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies, and evoked potentials.
  • Interprets more diagnostic studies that evaluate a patient's musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems such as CT, myelography, bone scan, and MRI.
  • Physiatrist preferred to be competent to perform routine joint and trigger point injections.
  • Preferred: Board Eligible/Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pain Management.
  • Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State

We offer:

  • Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Assistance with payment of outstanding medical school loans.
  • Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
  • Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
  • CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
  • Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

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!

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Freelance, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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