Interventional Cardiologist Opportunity

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA

The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA, has an immediate opening for a full-time, board-certified/eligible Interventional Cardiologist. 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. Candidates must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and good health of our Veterans. The Overton Brooks 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 $325,000 – $390,000
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm., may be required to work unscheduled hours in case of an emergency or when on call
• Performs inpatient or outpatient cardiovascular consultation services
• Perform standard diagnostic and cardiovascular procedures, including cardiac catheterization, ECG, angioplasty, etc.
• Duties will include clinical practice, and teaching Cardiology fellows, residents, and medical student
• Position includes a faculty appointment at the affiliated Louisiana State University Health and Science Center commensurate with qualifications
• 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

• Board certified at least once in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology
• Experience in peripheral vascular intervention is preferred. Structural heart disease intervention and/or venous intervention training desirable

We offer:

• Predictable work schedules and a focus on quality rather than volume
• 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
• Federal Retirement Plan and separate 401K with partial agency match
• Possible $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/Relocation authorized for highly qualified candidates 

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About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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