Amazing Chief, Surgical Service Physician Opportunity Serving our Nations Hero's
The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA, has an immediate opening for a full-time, board certified/board eligible Surgical Service Chief. 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 $375,000 - $400,000
- Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm.
- Responsible for the training program for all phases of surgical care approved for this Medical Center.
- 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
- Plans, implements, directs, and evaluates the activities of the service, including requirements for staff, budget, equipment, and supplies.
- Conducts the programs through assistance of subordinates but is ultimately responsible for the success and the fulfillment of the overall vision and mission of the program.
- Responsible to the Chief of Staff in the overall management of the Surgical Service.
- Promotes quality patient care as a clinical expert in comprehensive surgical care.
- 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
- Board Certified with Family Practice
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 to schedule a time to discuss this exciting opportunity.