Physiatrist Job at Veterans Health Administration in Shreveport, LA

Job ID: 1417624

Physician | Physical Medicine and Rehab Job | Shreveport, LA 71101

Physician (Physiatrist)

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA

Highlights/ Requirements

Annual Pay: $230,000 - $280,000
The wonderful city of Shreveport, LA has so much to offer, from southern cuisines to festivals year-round to casinos and all the outdoor sports you can think of. Shreveport, LA is a mid-size city with something for everyone to enjoy.
Treats patients with painful and function-limiting musculoskeletal disorders of the spine, peripheral joints, and soft tissues such as sprains/strains, disc herniation's, rheumatologic conditions, degenerative, developmental, acquired, and traumatic neuromuscular conditions of the upper and lower limbs, spinal cord, and brain and amputations/prosthetics.
Prescribes therapeutic exercise and other rehabilitation modalities.
Performs and interprets electro diagnostic studies to include electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction studies, and evoked potentials.
Interprets more diagnostic studies that evaluate a patient's musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems such as CT, myelography, bone scan, and MRI.
Must have full and unrestricted license from any State, Territory, or Commonwealth in the USA.
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm

What We Offer

Predictable work schedules, annual performance bonus, health, dental & vision insurance, tail-end malpractice insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, federal retirement plan, Education Debt Reduction Program