Physician - Gastroenterologist
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Amazing Gastroenterologist Physician Opportunity Serving our
Nations Hero's 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! 7@va.gov to schedule a time to
discuss this exciting opportunity!
Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, Monroe , Physician - Gastroenterologist, Healthcare , Shreveport, Louisiana
