Rheumatology Physician
Veterans Health Administration
| Company | Veterans Health Administration |
| Category | Healthcare |
| Location | Shreveport |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | USD 280k |
| Posted | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Role snapshot
Responsibilities
• Physician - Rheumatologist Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA The Overton
• Shreveport is situated on the Red River in northwest Louisiana
• Commonly known as the 'Ark-La-Tex', the point where Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas
Must have
• Candidates must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and
Physician - Rheumatologist
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA
The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, Shreveport, LA, has an immediate opening for a full-time, Rheumatologist Physician. Shreveport is situated on the Red River in northwest Louisiana. Commonly known as the 'Ark-La-Tex', the point where Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas meet. You'll enjoy a unique combination of two great American heritages: a little Cajun, and since we're less than 15 minutes from the Texas border, a little Lone Star, too. Candidates must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and good health of our Veterans. The Overton Brooks VA Medical Center is fully dedicated to providing top-quality medical care by serving and honoring America s Veterans.
Highlights of this position include:
The Rheumatologist duties involve administration and patient care on both non-teaching and teaching services, in addition to leading and/or supporting a range of facility performance measures to optimize employee engagement, patient experience, and patient outcomes.
• Competitive Starting Salary $280,000 $300,000
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm
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!