Gastroenterologist

Gastroenterologist Supportive and Collaborative Workplace Culture Honolulu, HI

Are you a skilled Gastroenterologist seeking a meaningful career caring for our nation's Veterans? The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System in Honolulu, Hawaii, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterologist to join our dedicated team. Enjoy a mission-driven environment, outstanding federal benefits, and a balanced lifestyle in paradise.

About the VA's Mission
The Department of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to honoring America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. As a VA physician, you'll serve those who have served, making a lasting difference in the Honolulu Veteran community.

Position Overview
As a Gastroenterologist at Honolulu VA, you will provide comprehensive GI care, leveraging a fully integrated electronic health record and working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide outpatient and inpatient consultative gastroenterology care for a diverse panel of Veterans

• Perform and interpret endoscopic procedures, including EGD, colonoscopy, and advanced interventions as credentialed

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a broad range of digestive and liver diseases using evidence-based practices

• Prescribe medications, order/interpret labs and imaging, and initiate consults to related specialties

• Participate in the GI call schedule with shared after-hours and weekend responsibilities as negotiated

• Collaborate with primary care, surgery, pathology, radiology, nursing, and specialty services for coordinated Veteran care

• Educate, supervise, and mentor residents, fellows, medical students, and advanced practice providers

• Participate in peer review, quality improvement initiatives, multidisciplinary meetings, and system redesign

• Maintain timely, thorough clinical documentation in accordance with VA standards

• Provide telehealth care as appropriate to improve access for Hawaii and Pacific Islands Veterans

• Complete other duties as assigned by Chief of Gastroenterology or facility leadership

Achieve True Work-Life Harmony

• Predictable scheduling and minimal on-call requirements

• Generous paid time off: 26 vacation days, 13 sick days, 11 paid federal holidays, and up to 5 CME days annually

• Flexible administrative support and robust clinical resources

Exceptional Benefits & Retirement Plans

• Competitive salary: $340,000-$400,000 per year

• Performance & recruitment bonuses, annual cost-of-living increases

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription plans (Day 1 eligibility)

• Retirement Packages:

  • Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS): Government pension plan

  • Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Personal retirement savings with up to 5% VA matching (distinct from pension)

  • Social Security benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 in tax-free loan repayment over five years (eligibility/location dependent)

• Malpractice coverage: Free, including tail coverage

• Continuing Medical Education (CME): Financial support and up to 5 CME days per year

Enjoy an Exceptional Quality of Life in Honolulu
Live and work in Honolulu, a tropical metropolitan city renowned for its beautiful beaches, multicultural community, top-rated schools, and access to year-round outdoor activities. Enjoy a relaxed, active lifestyle while making a true difference for Hawaii's Veterans.

Ready to Care for America's Heroes?
Join our Gastroenterology team and discover a fulfilling VA career defined by purpose, balance, and aloha. Apply today!

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Compensation Information:
$340000.00 / Annually - $400000.00 / Annually