Gastroenterologist Physician Needed at the Huntington West Virginia VA Medical Center

Responsibilities

• The Physician is the Gastroenterology Department within the Medical Service and practices at the independent clinical level of practice.
• The Physician has specialized knowledge of practice related to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive system.
• This physician will perform or assist in related procedures.
• Gastroenterology is the discipline whose providers study the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver.
• The Physician works as a member of the Gastroenterology Medical team at the Hershel "Woody" Williams campus of the Huntington VA Hospital. There may sometimes be a need to visit a CBOC for meetings or trainings.
• There may be other duties as assigned or required.

Compensation and Benefits

• 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 U.S. 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
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Recruitment Incentive

• Sign-on Bonus: Authorized

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Whole Health Statement

"Whole Health Statement is to be added to the Marketing Statement in the JOA: Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing. As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care".