Staff Physician/General Surgery - Colorectal Surgeon

<p>The VA St. Louis Health Care System is recruiting a board-certified Colorectal Surgeon whose primary focus is comprehensive colorectal surgical care for benign and malignant diseases, with general surgery minimally invasive support based on patient care needs.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 The VA St. Louis Health Care System is recruiting a board-certified Colorectal Surgeon whose primary focus is comprehensive colorectal surgical care for benign and malignant diseases, with general surgery minimally invasive support based on patient care needs. Responsibilities include outpatient, inpatient, operative care, general surgery call, and trainee education. Must be eligible for faculty appointment with an established academic affiliate of VASTLHCS. Clinical Responsibilities: Outpatient Care: Provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of Veterans with benign and malignant colorectal conditions as the primary clinical focus. Provides general surgery outpatient care as needed based on patient care demands and section needs. Performs in-clinic procedures including high-resolution anoscopy and interventions for HPV-related disease. Collaborates with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), residents, trainees, and nursing staff to ensure efficient clinic operations and continuity of care. Inpatient Care: Manages hospitalized patients with colorectal surgical conditions as the primary inpatient focus. Provides general surgery inpatient coverage and consultations as required by patient care needs. Collaborates with other surgical and medical teams for co-management of complex cases. Operative Care: Performs the full spectrum of colorectal surgeries using open, laparoscopic, and robotic techniques as the core operative responsibility. Provides minimally invasive and open general surgery operative support dependent on patient care needs and section coverage requirements. Conducts lower endoscopic procedures. Ensures comprehensive preoperative assessment, intraoperative care, and postoperative management. Leads surgical teams in the operating room, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and teaching. Emergency and On-Call Duties: Provides timely evaluation and surgical intervention for emergency cases. Participates in the general surgery call schedule. Team-Based Care: Fosters a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. Mentors and supervises resident surgeons and other health care trainees. Participates in interdisciplinary care team meetings and case conferences. Teaching and Education: Provides clinical instruction to residents, fellows, and medical students in outpatient, inpatient, and operative settings. Supervises and mentors trainees in clinics, operating rooms, and emergency scenarios. Assists in training staff and nurses. Participates in educational conferences, case discussions, and morbidity and mortality reviews. Administrative and Professional Duties: Attends section meetings and serves on hospital committees as assigned. Assists with performance evaluations and peer reviews under the direction of the Section Chief of General Surgery or the Associate Chief of Staff for Surgical Service. Oversees credentialing, privileging, and continuing education compliance. Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record systems. Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Coordinates services with Community Care providers, VISN partners, and academic affiliates. Ensures compliance with VHA, Joint Commission, and facility standards. Research and Scholarly Activity (if applicable): Encourages and participates in clinical, translational, or basic science research. Collaborates with academic affiliates on research and scholarly projects. Supports staff involvement in scholarly activities and quality initiatives. Scope of Practice / Privileges: Includes outpatient and inpatient general surgery, colorectal surgery, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures. General surgery privileges are maintained to support patient care needs as required. All privileges are subject to approval by the Professional Standards Board and the Chief of Staff. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Tour negotiable upon hire.</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). As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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.