Physician (Gastroenterologist)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

The C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center is seeking an experienced Physician in Gastroenterology with advanced endoscopy/endoscopic ultrasound skills.

This VA position supports outpatient gastroenterology services, endoscopy, and education for students and residents within the VA Healthcare System in Florida. Ideal candidates will have board certification/eligibility in Gastroenterology, a current US medical license, and a commitment to the VA mission.

Qualifications

• Must possess an MD or DO degree from an approved medical school.
• Current, full and unrestricted medical license in the United States or equivalent.
• Board certification or eligibility in Gastroenterology; Internal Medicine must be certified/board eligible.

Responsibilities

• Outpatient Gastroenterology clinic duties.
• Perform endoscopy and advanced endoscopy procedures.
• Supervision of PAs, ANPs, and residents; education and training responsibilities.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and clinic workflow optimization.
• Adhere to VHA regulations and professional standards.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Endoscopy

Endoscopic ultrasound

Education

MD/DO

Board Certified/Eligible in Gastroenterology

Job description

Summary

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. The C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center VA Healthcare System's is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician (Gastroenterology). Ideal applicants are those that have excellent overall general gastroenterology skills in addition to advanced endoscopy/endoscopic ultrasound skills. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• 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 one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• 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
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ""Physician Resident Providers"" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Board Certification /Board eligible in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• The physical demands of the work requires the use of fingers - reaching above shoulder - prolong standing (6-8 hrs.) - ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Hearing aid use is permitted.

Duties

• Duties include but not limited to: Supervision of Physician Assistants (PA) - Advanced Practice Nurses (ANP) and Residents is a requirement in the clinical setting
• This shall include annual review of performance with submission of a written report - which summarizes the clinical performance of the individual(s) supervised
• This includes review of medical records - patient care - drug prescribing - and consultation on request
• Supervision of Physician Assistant - Advanced Practice Nurse and Residents is a requirement in the clinical setting
• Education is a mission of the VA
• Participation in training of students and residents will be supported by all medicine providers when learners are assigned to their specialty or area of practice
• Physicians will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings - staff meetings - workplace assessments and committees as appropriate to the section
• Each provider will function as a team member and work collaboratively with nurses and ancillary staff
• Physicians will be active in the management of their clinic grids in collaboration with the section chief of the specialty and the Chief/Assistant Chief of Medicine to ensure timely access to care - clinic utilization and productivity
• Physicians will comply with VHA regulations and professional standards and ethical conduct
• Outpatient Gastroenterology duties including outpatient gastroenterology clinic and endoscopy
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified applicants 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
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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- Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm