Gastroenterology Specialist

Position Overview

The Gastroenterologist role at the Department of Veteran Affairs offers a remarkable opportunity to deliver exceptional healthcare to Veterans. This position is pivotal in providing thorough, compassionate, and high-quality medical services while being part of a collaborative healthcare team. The role promotes a healthy work-life balance and presents avenues for professional growth in administrative and leadership capacities.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and patient education for individuals with gastrointestinal disorders in outpatient and community settings. Telemedicine responsibilities may be included as necessary.
• Conduct GI procedures safely, encompassing but not limited to EGD, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, biopsy, polypectomy, and various hemostatic techniques for bleeding management.
• Oversee consults and maintain progress notes to ensure accurate medical records for Veterans. Collaborate with other medical services and participate in patient education.
• Engage actively in the education and mentorship of medical students and residents through formal lectures and hands-on training, ensuring the proper completion of medical documentation by those under supervision.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation and coding of patient visits.

Benefits Overview

• Compensation: Competitive salary with annual performance bonuses and regular salary adjustments.
• Leave: Generous paid time off, totaling 50-55 days annually, which includes annual leave, sick leave, and paid federal holidays.
• Retirement Plans: Access to a traditional federal pension with a 5-year vesting period and a federal 401K plan with contributions up to 5% from the Department.
• Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance options, many of which can be extended into retirement.
• Licensure: Must possess one full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory.
• Continuing Medical Education: Eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year, contingent upon full-time employment and board certification.
• Liability Protection: Malpractice coverage with tail protection provided.
• Work Schedule: Standard hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with minimal on-call responsibilities limited to phone consultations.
• Incentives: Recruitment incentives, relocation assistance, and education debt reduction programs may be available for highly qualified candidates.