Gastroenterologist

Physician - Gastroenterologist

We are seeking a Gastroenterologist to join our team in Poplar Bluff, MO. At the VA, your work will carry purpose as you provide care to Veterans while enjoying strong federal benefits and stability. Poplar Bluff, the "Gateway to the Ozarks," combines affordability with abundant outdoor recreation. Nearby Mark Twain National Forest and Ozark rivers offer hiking, fishing, and camping opportunities. Families enjoy good schools, healthcare access, and a strong sense of community. Poplar Bluff's central location provides small-town living with natural beauty all around. VA physicians enjoy competitive pay, generous benefits, CME reimbursement, malpractice coverage, retirement plans, and loan repayment opportunities. Predictable schedules and paid leave support your work-life balance. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for eligible candidates

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more

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

The major duties of a Physician - Gastroenterologist include but are not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive GI care for outpatients, inpatients, and nursing home patients.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage gastrointestinal diseases, including Hepatitis C.
• Perform endoscopic procedures (EGD, PEG, colonoscopies, paracentesis) and administer conscious sedation.
• Offer consultative services to the VA Medical Center and associated CBOCs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff under the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model.
• Report to the Associate Chief of Staff for Specialty Care.

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