Gastroenterology Section Chief — Lead Clinical Excellence

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Salem VA Medical Center seeks a Gastroenterology Section Chief to lead the GI section with administrative oversight, direct patient care, and supervision of educational and research activities in Specialty Care.

The candidate must qualify for Joint Faculty appointments at VTCSOM and VCOM, hold an MD or DO with an unrestricted license, and be GI board-certified. Strong leadership and teaching are essential in this role at Salem, Virginia.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an approved medical school.
• Current full, unrestricted medical license in the US.
• Residency in an AMA/ACGME or AOA approved core specialty.
• Board certification in GI.
• Eligibility for Joint Faculty appointment at VTCSOM and VCOM.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership and clinical oversight for the GI section.
• Lead education and research activities within the section.
• Complete VA Supervisor Training within first 3 months of employment.
• Serve as liaison to ACOS for Education and Program Director for UME/GME.
• Oversee clinic scheduling, staffing, and performance measures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Board-certified

Education

MD or DO

Medical license (US)

Residency training (core specialty)

Board certification in GI

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Salem VA Medical Center seeks a Gastroenterology Section Chief to lead the GI section with administrative oversight, direct patient care, and supervision of educational and research activities in Specialty Care.

The candidate must qualify for Joint Faculty appointments at VTCSOM and VCOM, hold an MD or DO with an unrestricted license, and be GI board-certified. Strong leadership and teaching are essential in this role at Salem, Virginia.