Physician (Gastroenterologist)
A specialist in gastroenterology will provide direct comprehensive patient care in an outpatient and/or hospital setting to adults with acute and chronic medical conditions that may involve or be suspected of involving the luminal gastrointestinal system, the liver, biliary tree or pancreas and serves as a consultant to other physicians. The gastroenterologist is an expert in history taking, physical examination, test interpretation, patient counseling and differential diagnosis and medical therapeutics of these conditions. In addition, is an expert in the performance and interpretation of esophagogastroduodenoscopy, PEG's, enterscopy, and colonoscopy, including obtaining appropriate tissue samples. Various methods of dilation of strictures may also be performed. the gastroenterologist may also perform and supervise paracentesis (diagnostic and therapeutic), liver biopsies, and manometric gastrointestinal motility studies and pH studies. In addition, gastroenterologists with special training may perform ERCP's and endoscopic ultrasound with FNA. The gastroenterologist evaluates and manages adults who have single or multiple disorders in all areas of gastroenterology. In genera, will provide care in secondary and tertiary care settings and provides primary care to patients with chronic, active gastrointestinal problems. The practice of gastroenterology is not limited by location in which a patient is seen and occurs in a broad variety of settings including clinics, emergency rooms, urgent care clinics and inpatient wards including intensive care units. A substantial portion of the gastroenterologist's time is spent in a procedure unit performing endoscopic procedures. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:
00am to 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Recruitment/Relocation Incentives:
May be authorized to highly qualified candidates Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. To participate in the program, you must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with the VHA Policy and submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus (up to an additional 7.5% of their salary (not to exceed $15k), regular salary increases. Paid Time Off:
(Full-time physicians) Annual leave at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period; Sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per biweekly pay period; 10 paid Federal holidays per year Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years' vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). Licensure:
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. CME:
Possible $1,000 per year stipend
possible 1 week paid authorized absence to attend. Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Contract:
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Take a look at VA's Top 20 Reasons Doctors Enjoy Working at VA and VHA Physician's Brochure Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education:
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Licensure & Registration:
Physicians must possess a current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. Residency Training:
Physicians must have completed residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. English Language Proficiency:
Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Use of fingers, both hands required, ability to see a computer screen, hearing (aid permitted)
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Monday-Friday 8:
00am to 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Recruitment/Relocation Incentives:
May be authorized to highly qualified candidates Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. To participate in the program, you must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with the VHA Policy and submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus (up to an additional 7.5% of their salary (not to exceed $15k), regular salary increases. Paid Time Off:
(Full-time physicians) Annual leave at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period; Sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per biweekly pay period; 10 paid Federal holidays per year Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years' vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA. Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement). Licensure:
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory. CME:
Possible $1,000 per year stipend
possible 1 week paid authorized absence to attend. Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Contract:
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Take a look at VA's Top 20 Reasons Doctors Enjoy Working at VA and VHA Physician's Brochure Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education:
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Licensure & Registration:
Physicians must possess a current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. Residency Training:
Physicians must have completed residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. English Language Proficiency:
Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
Use of fingers, both hands required, ability to see a computer screen, hearing (aid permitted)
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$250,000 to $400,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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