Physician-Gastroenterologist-Hepatology

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 347,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Education Debt Reduction Program

Sign-on bonus up to 10%

Paid time off

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, seeks a Gastroenterology-Hepatology Physician to deliver high-quality patient care and to teach in outpatient clinics, specialty procedures, and on the inpatient service.

The incumbent will participate in education and administrative duties, supervise trainees, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from LCME/COCA-accredited school or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in outpatient clinic, specialty procedure clinics, and inpatient services.
• Supervise and teach medical students, interns, residents and fellows.
• Participate in process improvement/quality assurance projects and other administrative duties.
• Coordinate medical management with Primary Care and other services within a multidisciplinary system.

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be reviewed and referred biweekly until filled or closed. Join the VA as a Gastroenterology-Hepatology Physician, providing patient care and teaching in the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System outpatient clinics, specialty procedure clinics, and on the inpatient service.

Key Responsibilities

Start, continue, or finish your career here | VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System(youtube.com) DUTIES: Incumbent will be a member of the Medical Service and will participate in patient care, teaching and administrative activities as assigned. They will function as an independent physician provider, and they will provide medical care in the spectrum of their field of training and privileging and in all aspects of patient care including inpatient/outpatient care.

• Continue and further the development of the clinical programs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing evaluation and treatment for patients seen in the outpatient clinic, specialty procedural clinics, and inpatient services as assigned.
• Provide patient care in the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System.
• Attend in the outpatient clinic, specialty procedure clinic, and on the inpatient service as assigned, and other clinical services needed by the Service. These clinical responsibilities may include patient care activities with or without trainees.
• Supervise and teach medical students, interns and residents, and fellows. Participate in the educational activities of the University of Colorado-Anschutz School of Medicine.
• Participate in Process Improvement/Quality Assurance projects and other administrative duties as assigned, including Section meetings. Provide expert consultation and treatment to patients in all clinical settings. Evaluate and triage specialty consults. Obtain medical histories, conduct physical examinations, recommend, order and evaluate appropriate laboratory testing, and plan and prescribe treatment for patients.
• Coordinate medical management and care within their discipline with Primary Care providers and other Medical/Surgical services and personnel in a multidisciplinary health care delivery system.
• Provide on-call services as assigned, usually as part of a rotation with other section physicians.
• Participate in monitoring the quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care, both at the Section and facility level.
• Perform administrative tasks as assigned, including, but not limited to peer reviews, Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE), special projects that help fulfill and/or enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs as assigned by the Chief of Medicine/Chief of Staff/ELT.
• Participate in the educational programs for section personnel as well as the medical staff.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization.
• Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Up to 10% for a 3 year contract Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact, [e-mail] the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 to Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Compressed tours available)

Requirements & Education

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.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $347000 – $400000/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-31.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.