Gastroenterologist — Bronx VA Medical Center

Practice in New York City

The Bronx is New York City's northernmost borough, where world-class culture meets abundant green space - home to Yankee Stadium, the Bronx Zoo, the New York Botanical Garden, and Pelham Bay Park, the largest park in the city. Roughly a quarter of the borough is open space, and its neighborhoods offer everything from the authentic Italian eateries of Arthur Avenue to the seaside charm of City Island. With quick access to Manhattan and the greater metropolitan area, it is a vibrant, diverse place to live, train, and build a career.

About James J. Peters VA Medical Center

James J. Peters VA Medical Center is a 311-bed general medical and surgical teaching hospital with a 120-bed nursing home care unit and the oldest VA facility in New York City, serving more than 27,000 Veterans across a three-county region. As a tertiary care center fully accredited by The Joint Commission and a proud affiliate of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, the medical center offers a full range of specialty services alongside a world-renowned research program whose investigators have earned national and international honors, including the Nobel Prize. The facility recently earned a 4-star rating in the CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating.

Why VA? A Total Rewards Package That Stands Apart

• Student Loan Repayment - up to $200,000 - Through the Education Debt Reduction Program, eligible physicians can receive reimbursement of qualifying student loan debt over a one- to five-year period.

• Sign-On and Annual Performance Bonuses - Competitive salary with annual performance bonuses and regular salary increases.

• Relocation Assistance - Relocation support and Permanent Change of Station benefits may be available for qualified candidates.

• Generous Paid Time Off - 50 to 55 Days per Year - Includes 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and a possible 5-day paid absence for continuing medical education.

• Retirement You Can Count On - A traditional federal pension vesting in five years, plus a federal 401(k)-style plan with up to a 5% employer contribution.

• Comprehensive, Portable Insurance - Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care coverage, many of which can be carried into retirement.

• CME Reimbursement - Up to $1,000 per year for continuing medical education for full-time, board-certified physicians.

• Free Malpractice with Tail Coverage - Liability protection provided at no cost, including tail coverage.

• One License, Any State - A single full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory is all that is required.

• No Employment Contract - No physician employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting.

The Practice Opportunity

The Bronx VA is seeking a board-certified Gastroenterologist for a primarily clinical position with an academic heart. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive GI consultations across inpatient and outpatient settings, perform general endoscopic procedures, and help lead a GI program affiliated with the Mount Sinai GI fellowship and Internal Medicine programs. This is an opportunity to deliver high-quality care to Veterans while shaping the next generation of physicians, with research opportunities available for those who wish to pursue them. Evening and weekend GI emergency call is shared equitably among the GI attending staff. Further details about scope, schedule, and expectations will be discussed during a conversation with the hiring official or designee.

Duties and Clinical Privileges

• Provide inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology consultations.

• Perform general GI endoscopic procedures, including esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy, with demonstrated currency and proficiency.

• Supervise and mentor GI fellows within the Mount Sinai-affiliated GI fellowship program.

• Teach and precept internal medicine residents.

• Participate in the shared evening and weekend call rotation for GI emergencies.

• Contribute to clinical excellence, quality improvement, and - optionally - research aligned with the medical center's academic mission.

• Maintain board certification, as VA physicians in academic training programs may be required to hold board certification for faculty status.

Qualifications

• United States citizenship is required; non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.

• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree from an allopathic or osteopathic medical school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

• 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.

• Completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification.

• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Work Schedule and How to Apply

The position follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To apply, email your CV to VA National Healthcare Recruiter Charles Long at .