Physician - Internal Medicine

The Alexandria VA Medical Center in Alexandria/Pineville, LA, is seeking a full-time, BC, Internal/Family Medicine to serve as the Deputy Chief of Primary Care.  Known as the 'Heart of Louisiana', Alexandria/Pineville is quickly emerging as one of the nation's best places to start a business, raise a family, and explore the great outdoors.  We are rated as one of the top 25 VAMC’s in the nation for Patient Satisfaction.    Candidates must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and exceptional health of our veterans.  The Alexandria VA Health Care System is fully dedicated to providing top-quality medical care by serving and honoring America’s Veterans.    

Highlights of this position include:

• Competitive Starting Salary $232,000-$343,000
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm., (extended hours as needed)
• This position is telehealth eligible (virtual visits- video, remote care by telephone)
• Provides clinical care on an as-needed (prn) float basis
• Administrative/managerial responsibilities include the southern Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC); e.g. Lafayette, Jennings, and Lake Charles
• Leadership duties include direction for primary care providers, clinical leaders, and administrative support staff (southern CBOC’s)
• Acting Chief in the absence of Chief of Primary Care
• Participates as member/lead/champion of process improvement
• Responsible for assuring services provided meet VAMC’s quality of care standards

Additional Requirements:

• Board Certified in Internal/Family Medicine
• Supervisory/Administrative experience preferred
• Must be a U.S. Citizen. Non-Citizen candidates will be considered if a U.S. Citizen is not found
• One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State

We offer:

• Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15K per year
• Federal health/dental/vision/term life/long-term care insurance (many can be carried over into retirement)
• 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 separate 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Possible 5 days for CME’s and up to $1,000 per year (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
• No Physician Employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

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