Gastroenterologist – VA Clinician with EDRP Benefits

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Richmond (VA); Vor Ort; USD 320.000 - 420.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

EDRP eligibility

Recruitment/Relocation incentive

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Zusammenfassung

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Richmond VA Medical Center seeks a Gastroenterologist to provide comprehensive GI care across inpatient, outpatient, and consultative settings within CVHCS. The role includes leadership of the Gastroenterology section and collaboration with midlevel providers and medical staff.

Qualified candidates must have an unrestricted medical license in the U.S., be proficient in English, and meet credentialing requirements.

Qualifikationen

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Current BLS/ACLS is mandatory
• Hepatology experience
• POCUS and liver biopsy skills/experience
• Moderate Sedation Privileges and certification is optional
• Reference: visit VA Qualification Standards page
• Physical Requirements: Work is performed primarily in a clinic setting

Aufgaben

• The Gastroenterologist is expected to provide comprehensive patient care in the form of invasive - non-invasive - consultative - and inpatient and outpatient Gastroenterology patient care at the Central Virginia VA Healthcare System (CVHCS)
• The incumbent is accountable to the Chief of the Gastroenterology Section assuring the most effective delivery of care in services within Medical Service
• The Richmond VA Medical Center is a level 1a 349-bed facility offering primary - secondary - and tertiary health care in medicine - surgery - neurology - rehabilitation medicine - intermediate care - acute and sustaining spinal cord injury - skilled nursing home care - and palliative care
• There are four community-based outpatient clinics located in Charlottesville - Fredericksburg - Emporia and Spotsylvania County - Virginia - and a strong affiliation with the Medical College of Virginia
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Recruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): The position is eligible for the EDRP
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• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• The duties and responsibilities of the Gastroenterologist include - but are not limited to the following: Operates or directs the operation of diagnostic equipment for medical procedures which includes: Moderate Sedation Privileges and certification (Mandatory) - Fluoroscopy privileges and certification - Upper Endoscopy - Lower Endoscopy - and Paracentesis
• Consultative input to outpatient and inpatient care
• Collaborate with midlevel providers and physician colleagues with clear communication and documentation
• Performs the administrative components of patient care management - such as: Participate in the educational programs for the section personnel as well as the medical staff
• Participate in monitoring the quality - safety and appropriateness of patient care - both at the Section and facility level
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization
• Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews Attend Medicine Service staff meetings and COS quarterly meetings as per bylaws Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff Participate in Medical Staff committee assignments
• Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of Medicine - his Associate and or Section Chief of Gastroenterology
• Participate in - and attend - CME activities and VA continuing educational activities Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday

Jobbeschreibung

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Richmond VA Medical Center seeks a Gastroenterologist to provide comprehensive GI care across inpatient, outpatient, and consultative settings within CVHCS. The role includes leadership of the Gastroenterology section and collaboration with midlevel providers and medical staff.

Qualified candidates must have an unrestricted medical license in the U.S., be proficient in English, and meet credentialing requirements.