Physician (Gastroenterology and Hepatology)

<p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) is Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN22HREducationReimbursementTeam@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more. 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 Work Schedule:Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Major duties include but not limited to the following: OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP: GI Physicians report to the Chief of Gastroenterology and the Chief of Medicine. This position requires that the GI Physician has the working knowledge of outpatient and the various consultative services. GI Physicians are responsible for integrating the core values and mission of the facility into outpatient and inpatient care services.GI Physicians assist the Section and Service Chiefs in the areas of: Resource Utilization Accomplishment of local, VISN and national goals. Safety The GI Physician may also participate in administrative and quality improvement activities. They assist administration and other staff in policy development and compliance with Joint Commission (JC), and other applicable local and national standards. The incumbent serves on committees as requested by the Section Chief and Medical Center management. ADVOCACY and ACCESSIBILITY: The GI Physician collaborates with the Chief of Gastroenterology, other subspecialties (both in the Medicine Department and other Departments), Clinical Managers, and Administrative Officer for: Access to care. Provision of care that demonstrates value for people with activity limitations, hearing/speech limitations, and participation restrictions. Removal of architectural, environmental, attitudinal, financial, communication, employment, transportation and other barriers to care GASTROENTOLOGY PHYSICIAN SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent has clinical responsibilities under the guidance and direction of the Chief of Gastroenterology. The incumbent participates, oversees and collaborates to ensure that all applicable clinical functions which include outpatient and inpatient consultative medical care are performed. GI Physicians are tasked with providing timely and courteous service to all Veterans seeking care. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: In partnership with the Chief of Gastroenterology, participates in strategic planning for the service. As requested by the Chief of Gastroenterology attends and provides input, as appropriate, to the outpatient clinic management and other committees and councils, as needed. Attends clinical and administrative staff meetings as may be required or directed by the Chief of Gastroenterology. Actively promotes performance improvement measures within the Gastroenterology Section. The staff GI Physician supports VHA and all Medicine Service directives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations. EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The GI Physician collaborates with other physicians to ensure proper education of medical students and residents when applicable. Maintains Continuing Medical Education (CME), State Medical License, and VA mandatory training prior to expiration. Maintains moderate sedation privileges; certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.<h3>Education</h3>Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.