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 $260,000-$280,000
Position is located at our Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) in Baton Rouge, 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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