Gastroenterologist

The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, MI is seeking a dedicated Gastroenterologist to report to the Chief of Specialty Care. This 100% outpatient role offers a unique opportunity to serve veterans by providing comprehensive, efficient, compassionate, and high-quality healthcare as part of an interdisciplinary team. With no nights or call, clinicians can achieve an ideal work-life balance while delivering exceptional patient care. Practice Info 100% outpatient setting Outpatient and community living center settings Interdisciplinary team structure Intermittent telemedicine duties as needed Shift & Schedule No nights, no call Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Responsibilities Provide comprehensive care to include diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and education of patients with Gastroenterology conditions in the outpatient and community living center settings Safely perform GI procedures including but not limited to EGD, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, biopsy, polypectomy, hemostasis of all types for variceal and non-variceal bleeding, stricture dilation, pH studies, PEG insertion and after care, and paracentesis with ultrasound guidance Manage consultations and progress notes for the official record of the Veterans' health care, assist in consultation and follow-up of admitted patients, review medications, participate in patient education, and coordinate with other services Take an active role in the education and training of medical students and residents, including formal lectures, clinics, and bedside teaching, and oversee the appropriate completion of medical records and notes done by those supervised Complete documentation and coding of visits accurately and timely Compensation Pay: Range $330,000-$400,000 Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified candidates Benefits 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays/ possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized for highly qualified candidates Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized for highly qualified candidates Qualifications 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship available