Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician - Veterans Health Administration : Job Details

Shreveport offers you the 'lagniappe', which means a little something extra! Shreveport-Bossier City is situated on the Red River in northwest Louisiana. Commonly known as the 'Ark-La-Tex', the point where Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas meet. The Shreveport-Bossier City area is home to Barksdale Air Force Base, as well as numerous colleges and universities, theaters, lakes, golf courses, beautiful housing areas, churches, and great schools. With a population of nearly 400,000 in the city's metropolitan region, the area promises much to do while maintaining a reasonable cost of living and an excellent, temperate climate. 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. Shreveport-Bossier boasts elegant Southern charm and a relaxed attitude that suggests you kick your boots off and stay a while to enjoy year-round festivals, Vegas-style gaming, great local dining experiences, live music and family attractions.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards .Recruitment and Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):May be eligible for highly-qualified applicants.Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):Learn more .EDRP Authorized:Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistancePay:Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid Time Off:50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)Retirement:Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance:Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Licensure:1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territoryCME:Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice:Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract:No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlightingMajor Duties/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Formulates assessment and plan according to accepted protocols, treatment plans or attending physician's treatment protocols, treatment plans or recommendations.
• Records data from patient visit, including chief complaints, active problems, medications, physical findings and results of diagnostic tests.
• Orders labs and non-invasive diagnostic and preventative screening tests as indicated.
• Prescribes medications according to formulary.
• Performs lab review, identifying abnormalities according to established guidelines.