Internal Medicine Physician Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana

Job Description:

Are you a passionate physician leader looking to make ameaningful impact on the lives of Veterans? VISN 16, which servesthe South-Central region of the United States, is seeking a dynamicand collaborative physician to serve as the Specialty CareIntegrated Clinical Communities (ICC) Lead. In this role, you llpartner with the VISN 16 Chief Medical Officer and Deputy ChiefMedical Officer to enhance specialty care services, advance medicaleducation, and foster innovation in research across the region. Why This Role Matters VISN 16 is one of the largest VA networks, serving Veterans acrossAlabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi,Oklahoma, and Texas. With 74 health care facilities, including 9 VAmedical centers, 27 primary care community-based outpatient clinics(CBOCs), 24 multi-specialty CBOCs, 12 outpatient servicefacilities, and 2 residential care sites, this network delivershigh-quality care to those who served our country. Collectively,VISN 16 facilities have created 15 innovations and adopted over 100innovations, reflecting a culture of forward-thinkingexcellence. As the Specialty Care ICC Lead, you ll play a pivotal role inenhancing specialty care across this diverse and innovativenetwork, ensuring Veterans receive the high-quality,patient-centered care they deserve. What You ll Do Collaborate with facility leadership to improve the quality andconsistency of specialty care services. Assist in developing and refining VISN 16 clinical protocols,policies, guidelines, and directives. Lead initiatives that enhance outcomes, safety, and the overallpatient experience. Integrate research and education into clinical practices tofoster innovation.

Tour of Duty:

Monday Friday 8:00 AM 4:30 PM On-site work at one of the VISN 16 locations: Fayetteville, AR,Little Rock, AR, Alexandria, LA, New Orleans, LA, Shreveport, LA,Biloxi, MS, Jackson, MS, Ridgeland, MS, or Houston, TX.PreferredExperience We re seeking a leader who brings: Strong managerial and organizational skills to guide teams anddrive change. Extensive clinical knowledge in specialty care and relatedprograms to inform decisions. Board certification in internal medicine or a subspecialty ofinternal medicine (highly encouraged).Basic Requirements U.S. citizenship (Non-U.S. citizens may only be appointed whenit is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance withVA Policy). A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from an accreditedprogram in medicine or osteopathic medicine. A current, full, and unrestricted medical license from any U.S.state or territory Completion of residency training accredited by the ACGME orequivalent.

This is your chance to influence the quality andeffectiveness of Specialty Care in VISN 16, a region known for itscommitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare. If you re avisionary leader with a passion for serving Veterans, we d love tohear from you! Please contact Ms. Andrea Poulin at for moreinformation.

VA Benefits Paid Time Off:

26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit onaccumulation 11 Federal holidays with pay annually 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

Health Insurance:

VA employees have an outstanding number ofhealth insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partiallypaid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available

Dental & Vision:

Our insurance options also include exceptionalvision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA) VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts,which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental,and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your healthinsurance plan Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage optionsare available with the cost shared by the Federal Government Long-term care insurance is available as an option

FederalRetirement Plan:

VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees RetirementSystem (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of1) Social Security benefits, 2)

FERS-RAE

basic benefits (pension),and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan How is the pension funded? VA employees automaticallycontribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VAcontributes 12.2% of the employee s salary each pay period for atotal annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employees salary Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in theprivate sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion oftheir income each year, subject to the requirements of the InternalRevenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 areeligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer upto $25,500. The Federal Government also provides an automatic basiccontribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matchingcontributions, depending on the amount of the employeecontribution For retired military personnel, these benefits are in additionto full monthly retirement pay or pension In addition to

FERS, VA

provides health care insurance coveragefor retired personnel Disability Retirement Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 yearsservice