Gastroenterologist

Job TitleGastroenterology Specialty Care ServiceVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Learn more. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance at View email address on click.appcast.io: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlightingDuties:Diagnosing, treating and managing patients referred for management of Liver and GI disorders, including fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis and pre/post care of liver transplant patients. Performs endoscopic procedures and cares for patients in the outpatient clinic and inpatient setting, sometimes supervising trainees (GI fellows or medicine residents).Performing diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower endoscopy procedures (including PEG placement, esophageal dilation, and other basic therapeutics), liver biopsy and paracentesis. Competence in ultrasound elastography is a plus, but not requiredPerforming histories and physical examinations, endoscopy consultations, virtual visits (telehealth) and developing treatment and follow-up plans.Responsible for completing patient encounters, inpatient consults, notes, and correctly coding visits in accordance with coding guidelines.Responsible for clinical reviews to triage urgency of visit for the patient's medical problems.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Work Schedule subject to change based on agency need.