The Southeast Louisiana VA Health Care System in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a full-time, BC/BE, Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician to serve as a member of its Primary Care Team in Baton Rouge, LA. Situated along the bank of the Mississippi River in Southern Louisiana, New Orleans, also widely known as ‘NOLA’, was dubbed as “The Big Easy”, for its unparalleled nightlife, diverse music scene and unyielding City spirit. Over time, New Orleans’ tourism industry continues to thrive as the city that receives unwavering support from its residents and visitors alike. Candidates must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and exceptional health of our Veterans. The Southeast Louisiana 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 $210,000-$235,000
- Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm.
- As appropriate, complete telehealth visits to augment patient care
- Position is located at our Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) in Baton Rouge, LA
- Provide care to approximately 12-20 outpatients daily in an outpatient setting
- Responsible for all facets of acute patient care
- Will assist in completing quality management reviews.
- Responsible for the successful achievement of applicable Performance Measure and Monitors his/her areas of responsibility.
- Incumbent will take an active part in the peer review process and complete Physician's reviews on time
Additional Requirements:
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine/Internal Medicine
- Experience in FM/IM
- Must be computer-literate with computer skill
- 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
We offer:
- 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
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
- Possible 5 days and up to $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 may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
If interested, please email a copy of your current CV to me at [email protected].