Serve our veterans and enjoy true Southern Hospitality! Deputy Chief of Primary Care position in ... Job at Veterans Health Administration, Pineville, LA

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  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Pineville, LA

Job Description

Job Description

The Alexandria VA Health Care Network in Louisiana is dedicated to advocating for a Whole Health System of care in each of our Medical Centers. This innovative approach empowers and equips our Veterans to take charge of their health and well-being, allowing them to live life to the fullest. As part of this dynamic team, you will be instrumental in creating personalized health plans for our Veterans, fostering healing relationships and environments, and connecting them back to their community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional healthcare that improves their health and well-being.

Deputy Chief of Primary Care Key Responsibilities:

  • Typical Shift: M-F, 8am-4:30pm, (extended hours as needed)
  • This position is telehealth eligible (virtual visits- video, remote care by telephone)
  • Provides clinical care on an as-needed (prn) float basis
  • Administrative/managerial responsibilities include the southern Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC); e.g. Lafayette, Jennings, and Lake Charles
  • Leadership duties include direction for primary care providers, clinical leaders, and administrative support staff (southern CBOC’s)
  • Acting Chief in the absence of Chief of Primary Care
  • Protected administrative time 
  • Access to Clinical Pharmacists and Clinical Psychologists at each location
  • May qualify for the Education Debt Reduction Program (up to $200K over a 5-year period)

Preferred Experience:

  • Board Certified in Internal/Family Medicine
  • Supervisory/Administrative experience preferred
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen. Non-Citizen candidates will be considered if a U.S. Citizen is not found
  • Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Salary: $232,000 - $343,000
  • Generous Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays.
  • Retirement Benefits: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and a federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
  • Comprehensive Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care, with many programs carrying into retirement.
  • Flexibility: No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
  • Professional Development: Up to 5 days’ paid leave and reimbursement of $1,000 per year.
  • Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of veterans and looking for an enriching living experience, contact me today! krysta.earhart@va.gov

Note: If you have previously applied for this position, your application has already been reviewed.

Job Tags

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