Physician - Gastroenterologist

Gastroenterology Physician

This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until December 16th, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 23rd, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus) Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday and some Saturdays, 7:30am - 4:00pm 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 This position is in the Specialty Care Service at the Spark M. Matsunaga VA Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. The staff physician will report directly to the Gastroenterology Section Supervisor and the Associate Chief of Staff of Specialty Care (ACOS). Provides direct outpatient clinical care for outpatients with gastroenterology problems and consultation to VAPIHCS clinical staff within outpatient clinics at the ACC and CBOCs through face-to-face visits in the clinics including CBOC travel, as well as virtual visits through telehealth or telephone, and e-consults as required. The incumbent provides gastroenterology services to Veterans who reside in a large geographical area including multiple CBOCs (Hawaiian Islands, American Samoa, and Guam). Will be required to travel to the CBOCs located within VAPIHCS. Schedule will be based on identified Veteran needs. Clinical duties include examining patients suffering from GI and liver disorders, such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, elevated LFT's, hepatitis, and/or cirrhosis. The gastroenterologist may work with primary care physicians on a consulting basis when a patient has symptoms that suggest a GI issue. Examinations for GI patients may include rectal examinations and endoscopy procedures, currently done off-site. The incumbent serves as the GI subject matter expert and provides clinical oversight to the advanced practice registered nurse. Provides guidance, teaching and consultation on staff education and development to the Gastroenterology Service clinical staff as well as teaching to medical staff trainees rotating on the Gastroenterology Service. Protected research time may be provided to the incumbent if they desire to have a program of research. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Gastroenterology Section Supervisor and ACOS SC.