Gastroenterologist position open in beautiful Loma Linda, CA!

Department of Veterans Affairs; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a compassionate and driven physician to fill the role of a Gastroenterologist at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. This position involves performing endoscopy, conducting patient examinations, and providing quality patient care. Educational responsibilities will include mentoring fellows and students, as well as executing research projects.

Located in California, this opportunity offers a chance to serve Veterans in a state-of-the-art facility, and alternative work schedules may be available.

Qualifications

• Must be a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist.
• Skilled in performing endoscopy procedures.
• Experience in educational responsibilities in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient history and physical examinations.
• Promote quality patient care standards in gastroenterology.
• Teach fellows and medical students.
• Plan and execute research projects.

Skills

Endoscopy expertise

Patient management

Education and teaching

Research capabilities

Education

Board Certification in Gastroenterology

Job description

Overview

The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System has an opening for an energetic, driven, and compassionate physician to serve as a Gastroenterologist.

The VA Loma Linda Healthcare System is actively recruiting to fill a Board-Certified Staff Gastroenterologist to help care for our Veterans - America's Heroes. The selected candidate will be considered for a faculty appointment within the Section of Gastroenterology at Loma Linda University and will be involved with education and teaching of fellows, medical students, residents, and other providers. This opportunity is at a state-of-the-art VA facility in Loma Linda. Loma Linda VAMC is among the VA Medical Centers in the Western US and has been improving the health of the men and women who have proudly served our nation in the Loma Linda community.

Position Details

• Responsibilities include completing patient history and physical examinations, diagnosis, therapeutic management, effectiveness in emergencies, patient management, consultation, and record keeping.
• Promote delivery of quality patient care based on current standards in the practice of gastroenterology; skilled in performing endoscopy.
• Provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including identifying patient needs and providing care to promote improvement.
• Educational responsibilities include teaching fellows, residents, and medical students in a hospital setting; monitoring and coordination of educational activities, planning, evaluating, and documenting.
• Research responsibilities (which may include quality improvement projects) include identifying and defining problems, planning and executing a research program, and generating reports; not required but of significant value to the section.
• Additional duties: Incumbent will perform inpatient consultations and endoscopy procedures.

Tour of duty: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, no on-call. Alternative work schedule may be available, including part-time appointments.

Questions or interested candidates may send CV to [e-mail]