Amazing Gastroenterologist Physician Opportunity Serving our Nations Hero's

Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: March 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Physician - Gastroenterologist Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Shreveport, LA Overton Brooks VA Medical Center is recruiting for a full-time Gastroenterologist Physician. This opportunity is a pillar of the institution and boasts a strong clinical and teaching reputation in the region. We are looking for physician candidates interested in personal growth and career development in our mission arms of excellent care for our nations hero’s, our veterans. 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. Highlights/Requirements - Starting base salary: $375,000 to - $400,000 per year - Daily schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Supervise, mentor, and teach graduates including GI fellows and residents. - Responsible for management of diagnostic, preventative, and/or therapeutic gastroenterological and endoscopic services. - Perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower endoscopy, including: bleeding control, polypectomy, EMR, PEGS and dilation. - Work closely with all health professionals throughout the medical center and provide consultation to other services. - Possess basic endoscopic skills and have a background and interest in clinical/research participation. - Current, Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State - Board Eligible or Board Certified in Gastroenterology - Preferred: The Gastroenterologist (GI) provider will be expected to be proficient in all basic GI endoscopy procedures including EGD and colonoscopy. We offer: - Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Assistance with payment of outstanding medical school loans. - 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 - Possible recruitment or relocation incentives If interested, please email a copy of your current CV to me at Ashley.jones27@va.gov to schedule a time to discuss this exciting opportunity!

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