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Primary Care Physician Opportunity

Hammond VA Clinic

Join Our team at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System!

Are you looking for a rewarding career in health care? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families? If so, you may be a perfect fit for our team at the Baton Rouge VA Clinic. We offer a wide range of services, including primary care, mental health care, specialty care, surgery, rehabilitation, and more. We also have state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and technology to ensure quality care for our patients.

The Hammond VA Clinic, in Hammond, LA, has an immediate opening for a full-time (8/8ths), board-certified/board-eligible Primary Care physician to join out Medical Care Line. The Primary Care physician will be a part of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and will collaborate with team members to provide comprehensive care. The physician will work in a setting with other PACTs and will provide cross cover as needed. The Primary Care physician will collaborate with team members to provide comprehensive care at the Hammond Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.

Come immerse yourself in a vibrant community that boasts a thriving culture and is close to outdoor adventures. Hammond offers residents a sparse suburban feel and residents of the area enjoy fine restaurants, several modern shopping centers, and many beautiful parks for the entire family. Come build lasting connections and make a positive impact on the lives of those you serve. The Hammond VA Clinic is fully dedicated to providing top-quality medical care by serving and honoring America’s Veterans. 

 Highlights of this position include:

• Competitive Salary: $235,000 - $240,000
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• 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

We offer:

• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):  Assistance with payment of outstanding medical school loans, up to $200K over 5 years, if approved.
• Paid 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 VA.
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

If interested, please email a copy of your current CV to me at coty.perossier@va.gov to schedule a time to discuss this exciting opportunity!

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine/Primary Care

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About Hammond VA Clinic

The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,298 health care facilities, including 171 medical centers and 1,113 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year. The VA Martinsburg Healthcare System offers a wide range of health, support, and facility services for Veterans at 8 locations serving western Maryland, south-central Pennsylvania, northwest Virginia, and West Virginia’s eastern panhandle. Primary Care services are offered at the following locations. Martinsburg WV, Hagerstown MD, Cumberland MD, Franklin WV, Harrisonburg VA, Petersburg WV and Winchester VA. OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. Physicians interested in caring for our America's Veterans and their families, email Nicole.Carey@va.gov or call 304-620-4354.

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