Physician - Interventional Cardiologist 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 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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