Enjoy the outdoors? Physiatry Opportunity in the 'Heart of Louisiana'
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Application
Details
Posted: 05-Mar-24
Location: Pineville, Louisiana
Type: Full Time
Salary: $238,000 - $270,000
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Sector:
Government
Health Care System
Salary Details:
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
Relocation may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
Required Education:
MD/DO
Additional Information:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Internal Number: 91593797
The Alexandria VA Medical Center in Alexandria/Pineville, LA, is seeking a compassionate, full-time, BC, MD/DO Physiatrist to work in our PM&R Service. Alexandria/Pineville is known as the 'Heart of Louisiana'. National Geographic Traveler ranks Alexandria as one of America's top ten "wilderness towns" because of its incredible access to the one of the country's most beautiful and expansive national forests. Candidates must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and exceptional health of our Veterans. The Alexandria VA Medical Center is fully dedicated to providing top-quality medical care by serving and honoring America’s Veterans.
Highlights of this position include:
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4:30pm. NO CALL
80% Clinic; 10% Administrative; 10% Education
Provide high level of care to Veterans with acute/chronic pain in ambulatory, hospital, or Community Living Center setting
Manage both medical and procedural based pain care, including MAT (suboxone)
Regularly attends PM&R Service, and medical staff meetings, Pain Management member
Supervise, teach, and coordinate teaching activities for PM& R related programs
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. At VA Long Beach Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Our medical center provides primary care and specialty health services, including cardiology, mental health care, treatment for spinal cord injuries and disorders, suicide prevention, women’s health services, and more.