Internal Medicine Physician

Physician - Chief of Medicine

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA

The Chief of Medicine Service provides executive leadership, clinical oversight, and administrative management for all inpatient and outpatient specialty care within the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center. The VA is looking for a motivated, natural leader who is board eligible or certified in family medicine, internal medicine or neurology. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care; setting and achieving operational goals; overseeing service-wide performance improvement, quality measures, and access standards; and managing a diverse team of physicians and staff across multiple subspecialties. The Chief of Medicine directs clinical operations, ensures regulatory and accreditation compliance, stewards budget and resource utilization, and collaborates closely with facility leadership to advance strategic priorities and optimize care delivery for Veterans.

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 Retirement Plan


• Separate 401K with partial agency match


• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME s (must be full-time with board certification)


• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), if approved

If interested, please email a copy of your current CV to me at to schedule a time to discuss this exciting opportunity!