What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgery - General Physician position at Veterans Health Administration?
Surgery - General Physician at Veterans Health Administration summary :
The General Physician position in Shreveport offers a blend of competitive salary, extensive paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package, set in a vibrant community with rich cultural heritage. The role requires a full and unrestricted medical license and offers opportunities for education debt reduction and other incentives. The Shreveport-Bossier area promises a unique lifestyle with a mix of Cajun and Texan influences, complemented by numerous recreational options and an affordable cost of living.
Shreveport offers you the 'lagniappe', which means a little something extra! Shreveport-Bossier City is situated on the Red River in northwest Louisiana. Commonly known as the 'Ark-La-Tex', the point where Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas meet. The Shreveport-Bossier City 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. With a population of nearly 400,000 in the city's metropolitan region, the area promises much to do while maintaining a reasonable cost of living and an excellent, temperate climate. 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. 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.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Recruitment or Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) : May be offered to highly-qualified candidate.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) : Learn more .
Pay : Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
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
Insurance : Federal health / vision / dental / term life / long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure : 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME : Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice : Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract : No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting
Keywords :
General Physician, Surgery, Medical License, Healthcare, VA Benefits, Shreveport jobs, CME reimbursement, Affordable Living, Southern Charm, Job Incentives
Salary : $1,000
