Primary Care Opportunity, Hammond, LA

Department of Veterans Affairs • Hammond, Louisiana

Company

Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

Hammond, Louisiana

Type

Full Time

Job Description

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 Hammond, 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 $240,000-$275,000
  • Position is located at our Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) in Hammond, LA
  • Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm.
  • Provide care to approximately 12-20 outpatients daily in an outpatient setting
  • Responsible for all facets of acute patient care
  • Consult with specialists and subspecialists
  • Actively participate in performance improvement activities, formal or informal to improve quality and safety of care
  • Order appropriate diagnostic testing
  • Virtual or non-face to face clinical interactions with patients including telephone calls, secure messages, and 'VA Video Connect' visits
Additional Requirements:
  • Must be board eligible, prefer board certification in Internal Medicine or Family 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
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Date Posted

01/21/2025

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