Primary Care Physician opportunity- Leesville, LA

The Alexandria VA Medical Center is seeking two full-time, BC/BE, Primary Care Physicians to serve as members of its Primary Care Team in Leesville, LA. Known as Louisiana’s Wild West, and for good reason — this is the land where the Coushatta and Atakapa Indians, outlaws and gun-slinging characters with colorful names like Leather Britches Smith called home. The nationally accredited Leesville Main Street is a historic relic where visitors can take their time walking among well-preserved buildings that date back decades. 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 $240,000-$250,000
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm
• This position is telehealth eligible (virtual visits- video, remote care by telephone)
• 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.
• Candidate will take an active part in the peer review process and complete Physician's reviews on time

Additional Requirements:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in IM
• Experience in Primary 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

We offer:

• Predictable work schedules and a focus on quality rather than volume
• 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
• Federal pension (5 years vesting) and separate 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 or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates