Physician - Gastroenterologist (Intermittent)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Salem, VA seeks a Physician - Gastroenterologist to evaluate GI consults and treat patients per VA guidelines. Responsibilities include endoscopy, documentation, and collaboration with medical staff.

The role emphasizes teaching residents and fellows, plus research involvement. Intermittent schedule, with hours typically 7:45am-4:30pm; potential overtime based on service needs.

Qualifications

• Must have an MD from an approved school and an unrestricted medical license in the US.
• Residency training approved by VA/ACGME or AOA is required.
• Board eligibility or board certification is preferred for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate GI consults inpatients and outpatients and provide treatment plans.
• Perform GI endoscopic procedures in the Endoscopy Suite or OR.
• Document workload and meet timelines per national/facility guidelines.
• Engage in teaching and research activities; participate in rounds and meetings.
• Work schedule typically Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:30pm; hours may vary up to 1820/yr.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

MD from an approved school

Current unrestricted US medical license

Residency in ACGME/AOA accredited program

Board eligible or board certified

Job description

Summary

Come Join Our Team! Specialty Care is looking for a Physician - Gastroenterologist. Gastroenterologists are responsible for the evaluation of all new GI consults both inpatient and outpatient - with appropriate responses provided to the consulting party (including treatment plans - if applicable) within National - VISN - or facility guidelines. Diagnosis and treatment within the scope of the Gastroenterological specialty are required. *NOTE: This is a Temporary Not to Exceed 1 year position.

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 certified / board eligible
• Experience with complex IBD and interpretation of Capsule endoscopy is an asset
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service for requirements.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Pay: Competitive salary
• Intermittent pay will be pro-rated based on actual hours worked
• 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
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
• Duties include but are not limited to: Perform GI Endoscopic procedures in the Endoscopy Suite and/or Operating Room - as scheduled
• Procedures to be performed include - but are not limited to - the following: Colonoscopy - Conscious Sedation - Endoscopic Control of Bleeding - Esophageal Dilation - Endoscopic Pneumatic Dilators - Malloney Dilators - Etc. - Esophageal Varices Band Ligation - Esophageal Varices Injection Ligation - Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy - Heater Probe Coagulation - Liver Biopsy - Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy - Proctoscopy - Sigmoid-Flexible
• Proper documentation of workload including completion of consult requests - event capture - or encounter forms is required within the timelines specified by National - VISN - or facility guidelines
• Telephonic contact is required in urgent/emergent situations
• Appropriate diagnosis and/or treatment may require contact with colleagues at VA or Non-VA facilities
• Gastroenterologists will be expected to obtain informed consent as outlined in Salem VAMC MCM 658-11-19 (or most current version) for any and all invasive procedures to be performed
• The discussion of the treatment plan with patient and/or family members is required
• Each Gastroenterologist shall engage in furthering the education of medical residents - students - and fellows by provision of Grand Rounds presentations - noon lecture series presentation - etc
• Each Gastroenterologist is expected to promote and facilitate research amongst both Housestaff and Faculty
• Gastroenterologists will participate in national VHA conference calls and audio conferences on issues related to the Gastroenterology Section - the Facility - and any new programs or initiatives affecting the two entities
• The incumbent will also participate in any conferences - calls - or meetings related to patient outcomes - customer service - service improvement - or the like - as assigned by supervisory staff
• The Gastroenterologist will represent the Section or the Service by serving on committees or task forces - as well as with service to local - state - or national professional service organizations - both inside and outside of the VA (as applicable and assigned)
• Work Schedule: Intermittent work schedule - typically between Monday - Friday - 7:45am-4:30pm - additional hours at the discretion of Section Chief - participation in third call attending roster is required
• Hours based on needs of the service - not to exceed 1820 hours per year.