Physician - Chief - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service 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/board eligible Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service.  Shreveport is situated on the Red River in northwest Louisiana. Commonly known as the 'Ark-La-Tex', the point where Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas meet. 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 $350,000 - $400,000
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm.
• Responsible for strategic planning, supervision of staff, effectively coordinating activities and policies related to physical rehabilitation and treatment of patients.
• Serves as advisor to the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff on matters relating to pain management, cognitive rehabilitation, and overall functional improvement of patients.
• Performs a wide range of medical duties, including rehabilitation medicine; examines and assesses patients, develops and manages a comprehensive and rehabilitation program.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for consultation on medical management of traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord, and other neurologic and musculoskeletal associated types of care.
• Reviews and analyzes rehabilitation work methods and operational procedures, and recommends changes based on findings.
• Effectively communicates with service employees, patients and their families, employees from other services, stake holders, the triad, and VISN and VACO staff when required.
• 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
• Preferred Board Certified with Family Practice

 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
• 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

If interested, please email a copy of your current CV to me at  Show Contact Details  to schedule a time to discuss this exciting opportunity!

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