Physician (Gastroenterology)

4 weeks ago

Lexington, Kentucky, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

The VA Lexington Health Care System in Lexington, Kentucky is recruiting for an Gastroenterologist to serve as a full-time medical service physician. The position is accountable to the Chief of Medicine, for assuring the most effective delivery of state-of-the-art care by meeting or exceeding compliance standards.



Duties

This vacancy will remain open until filled.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

  • The physician is expected to provide comprehensive patient care to inpatient services, consultative inpatient care, and outpatient specialty, including on-call assignments in rotation with other gastroenterologist. Endoscopic procedures for inpatients and outpatients will be required.
  • The physician will manage patients with ongoing medical conditions, in collaboration with other services of the Lexington VA Healthcare System.
  • The incumbent is accountable to the Chief of GI and Chief of Medicine Service. This position is 100% clinical.
  • Current BLS/ACLS required.
  • Interviews, examines, selects diagnostic testing appropriately, and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care.
  • Ensure the quality of care of Veterans being treated.
  • Communicates and documents with clarity to patients and medical personnel to coordinate patient care
  • Responsible for ensuring non-physician providers (NP, PA, etc... ) have adequate and timely backup for medical decision making.
  • Procedural skills may include EKG interpretation, Arthrocentesis, Foley catheter insertion, abdominal paracentesis, venipuncture, nasogastric tube insertion, lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, intra-arterial line & central venous line placement, and endotracheal intubation based on credentialing.
  • Endoscopy (EGD, colonoscopy) for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
  • GI Consultation on inpatient and outpatient service
  • Consultative and direct input to inpatient care. Collaborate with midlevel providers - and physician colleagues with clear communication and documentation.
  • Ensures warm handoff is done appropriately between shifts in accordance with all applicable guidelines.
  • Participate in the educational programs for section personnel including fellow trainees in the affiliated University of Kentucky gastroenterology training programs as the medical staff.
  • Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews. Responsible for all performance metrics that are affected by inpatient/outpatient medicine, including but not limited to various metrics such as SAIL, ORYX, LOS, UM admission and continued stay, etc.
  • Attend regular Gastroenterology team meetings.
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization.
  • Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff.
  • Participate in Medical Staff committee assignments.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of Medicine or designee (i.e., Administrative Officer).
  • Participate in, and attend, CME activities and VA continuing educational activities.
  • Relationships with management, co-workers, patients, and the general public are consistently courteous, respectful, and cooperative in nature.
  • Employee will display a cooperative attitude and will effectively work together to implement the organization's mission and goals.
  • Employee will ensure productivity is maintained at the established level.
  • Ensure all patient complaints, inquiries, and concerns are handled appropriately and timely when involving Gastroenterology staff.
  • Other duties assigned.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
  • Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly qualified applicants.
  • Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more.
  • Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
  • 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
  • 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 reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
  • Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
  • Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM; on-call duties in rotation with other gastroenterologists will be required.

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