Physician - Gastroenterologist

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval—including award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years)—is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Qualifications United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) approved by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as 'Physician Resident Providers' (PRPs) PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee basis PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged They are to have a scope of practice that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs Proficiency in spoken and written English Additional Requirement: Board Certified/Board Eligible Preferred Experience: 2-3 years clinical/procedural experience as a staff/attending Gastroenterologist preferred, however will consider graduating fellows Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit Physical Requirements Walking – bending – stooping – and some lifting in the direct care of patients May also involve extended periods of sitting Duties An opportunity exists for a full-time Gastroenterologist at the Milo C Huempfner Outpatient Clinic – located in Green Bay – WI The incumbent should have strong interpersonal skills to establish professional working relationships with other clinicians and staff throughout the facility and the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) The duties include but are not limited to: comprehensively diagnose, treat, and manage patients referred for management of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and liver, which include – but are not limited to gastroesophageal reflux disease, Barrett's esophagus, dyspepsia, disorders of the gut‑brain axis, small bowel disease, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreaticobiliary disease, anorectal disorders, alcoholic liver disease, non‑alcoholic liver disease, viral hepatitis, and cirrhosis Perform histories and physical examinations – endoscopy consultations and develop treatment and follow‑up plans Perform endoscopic procedures – including diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower endoscopy procedures (including PEG placement, esophageal dilation, and other basic therapeutics) – and care for patients in the outpatient clinic setting Complete outpatient encounters and correctly code visits in accordance with coding guidelines Complete e‑consults Oversee the administration of conscious sedation Evaluate, triage, and prioritize Gastroenterology consult requests to ensure timely care for patients Conduct telemedicine visits for patients in outlying clinics Perform administrative tasks as assigned – such as peer reviews Coordinate care at VA or non‑VA referral centers for patients requiring services not provided at the facility such as pill cam, EUS, ERCP surgery Attend staff meetings and serve on committees – process improvement teams and workgroups as requested Complete CME as required to maintain competency in Gastroenterology and medical licensure Complete HIPAA – Privacy and Security and other mandatory VA training in a timely manner Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Not Available Recruitment Incentive – Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more Benefits Contact View email address on click.appcast.io – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 days paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (five years vesting) and federal 401(k) 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 VHA Physician Total Rewards program is available as part of the comprehensive benefits package J-18808-Ljbffr