Physician: Gastroenterologist Needed

Gastroenterologist opportunity in Phoenix! Have you ever wanted to care for America’s Veterans and give back to those that have given so much for us? The VA Phoenix Health Care System in Phoenix, Arizona, has an opening for a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist. Advance in your career while you provide comprehensive medical and selected specialty services for both outpatients and inpatients. You will also perform standard GI procedures such as upper endoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy. Teaching and supervision of physician trainees at multiple levels is an integral component of this position. You must qualify for an academic appointment at our affiliate university. Significant research training and experience is preferred. Hayden VA Medical Center is centrally and conveniently located in the city of Phoenix. Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. The VA offers physicians and all employees an industry-leading full benefits and features package to support high-quality professional practice and a favorable work-life-family balance.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.

Paid Time Off in the form of 26 days of paid annual leave, 13 days paid sick leave per year, 11 federal holidays with pay, and 5-day paid absences to attend approved CME. *

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program of up to $200,000**.

Insurance to include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government; Federal Retirement Plans through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. S. and offers sophisticated urbanscapes, southwest culture, and lots of outdoor adventure. Phoenix (the "Valley of the Sun" to locals) invites you to enjoy major destinations for recreation and relaxation, must-visit venues in the culinary and cocktail kingdoms, professional sports, and long-standing arts, civic and cultural institutions. J-18808-Ljbffr Department of Veterans Affairs