Physician - Staff Gastroenterologist

Gastroenterology Physician

This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals, as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies.

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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

Major Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The physician performs GI consultations on medical, surgical, ICU, and specialty services; staffs outpatient general GI, hepatology, and procedure clinics; and performs endoscopic and related procedures in accordance with facility policies and national standards.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower endoscopy (including but not limited to EGD, colonoscopy, polypectomy, hemostasis, and dilation) and participates in advanced procedures as privileged (such as ERCP, EUS, and enteral stent or feeding tube placement), with appropriate pre-procedure assessment and post-procedure follow-up.
• Serves as a core clinical resource to the facility's Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Liver Disease programs, contributing expertise to quality improvement initiatives, colorectal cancer screening and surveillance efforts, and evidence-based management of cirrhosis and portal hypertension.
• Patient and family education about GI liver diseases, procedures, and treatment plans.
• Timely completion of electronic medical record documentation, including consult notes, procedure reports, and communication of test results
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm