Surgery - General Physician

Surgery - General Physician at Veterans Health Administration summary :

As a General Physician in Shreveport, you will provide comprehensive surgical care within a vibrant community known for its unique blend of Cajun and Lone Star cultures. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including extensive paid time off and opportunities for education debt reduction. Enjoy a fulfilling career with a supportive team in an area that boasts a rich tapestry of local attractions and a favorable 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

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General Surgeon, Surgery, Healthcare, Physician, Medical, Shreveport, Cajun Culture, Relocation Incentives, Job Benefits, Federal Healthcare