Primary Care (PACT Team) Opportunity, Lafayette, LA

The Alexandria VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time, BC/BE, Primary Care Physician to serve as a member of its Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Team at our Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Lafayette, LA.  Known as the heart of Louisianas Cajun & Creole Country where there are many ways to laissez les bons temps rouler or as we say it let the good times roll. Whatever your passion, be it music, cuisine, festivals, history, culture, shopping, architecture, arts, outdoors, wildlife or a little bit of everything, weve got something for you to discover. Candidates must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and exceptional health of our Veterans.  The Alexandria VA Health Care System is fully dedicated to providing top-quality medical care by serving and honoring Americas Veterans.   

Highlights of this position include:

• Competitive Starting Salary $210,000-$235,000
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm
• Position is telework eligible
• Travel may be required up to 25%
• Provide care to approximately 12-20 outpatients daily in an outpatient setting
• Responsible for all facets of acute patient care
• Will assist in completing quality management reviews
• Responsible for the successful achievement of applicable Performance Measure and Monitors his/her areas of responsibility
• Incumbent will take an active part in the peer review process and complete Physician's reviews on time

Additional Requirements:

• Board Certified in FM/IM
• Experience in FM/IM
• Must be computer literate with computer skills
• 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:

• Predictable work schedules and a focus on quality rather than volume
• 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 pension (5 years vesting) and separate 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Possible 5 days and up to $1,000 per year reimbursement for CMEs (must be full-time with board certification)
• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), if approved
• Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates

If interested, book an appointment with me to discuss this exciting opportunity!