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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Alexandria, LA
Salary: $97,987.00 - $195,000.00 / Per Year
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Phone: (318)466-2253

JOB SUMMARY:

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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1035549

 

THIS POSITION IS OPENED UNTIL FILLED:  THE 1ST CUT-OFF DATE IS FEBRUARY 13, 2014 AND EVERY 15 WORKDAYS THEREAFTER IF A SELECTION IS NOT MADE FROM THE FIRST CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBLES.

 

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.

 

How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

The Alexandria VA Health Care System is seeking a Primary Care Physician for the Fort Polk Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Primary Care Service located at Fort Polk, LA who will be responsible for providing outpatient care treatment and personal care services to ill and injured veterans on a 24/7 basis. The Alexandria VA Health Care System, Alexandria, Louisiana  is a Joint Commission accredited, complexity level 3 facility serving Veterans within 23 of Louisiana’s 64 parishes.  The Alexandria VA Health Care System is located in Pineville, Louisiana with community based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) in Jennings, Lafayette, Fort Polk, and Natchitoches, Louisiana.

The Alexandria VA Health Care System is located in the Heart of Louisiana.  Alexandria is quickly emerging as one of the nation's best places to start a business, raise a family, and explore the great outdoors. It is a national leader in new and expanded business development and was recently named one of the twenty best cities in the country to find a job. National Geographic Traveler ranks Alexandria as one of America's top ten "wilderness towns" because of its incredible access to the one of the country's most beautiful and expansive national forests.

Central Louisiana has become known as "The Crossroads," a place where all of Louisiana comes together - from culture to food and music. With a population of over 46,342, Alexandria continues to grow in every sector of our society.  The city of Alexandria is adjacent to the city of Pineville and separated by the Red River.  Alexandria sits on the central corridor of I-49 which makes it a quick access to several major Metro cities.  Alexandria is only 2 hours from Shreveport, LA, 3 1/2 from New Orleans, LA, 4 1/2 from Dallas and Houston, TX.

New Orleans is the home of the Saints Pro football team and the Hornets Pro basketball team.

Come join us in the Heart of Louisiana where we have a lot to offer visitors, from arts and culture to fine dining and shopping to outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, camping, and fishing the Red River

 Special Employment Consideration:  VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Not Required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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• U.S. Citizenship
• Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
• Must pass pre-employment examination.
• Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• Background and/or Security Investigation required.
• English Language Proficiency required.