Physician (Gastroenterology)

Veterans in Healthcare; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 239,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Life insurance

Health benefits

Thrift savings plan

Federal retirement system

Job summary

The Augusta VA Medical Center, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to join a dynamic healthcare team. The physician will provide comprehensive gastroenterology services, perform endoscopic procedures, and manage both inpatient and outpatient care in a leading patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities include endoscopy, consultations, and EMR documentation. Board certification is preferred; ongoing credentialing and licensure are required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited school
• Active, full and unrestricted medical license in the US or equivalent
• Board Certification in Gastroenterology preferred
• Valid English proficiency for professional medical practice

Responsibilities

• Perform endoscopic procedures in accordance with standard medical protocols
• Provide inpatient consults and outpatient clinic care
• Oversee administration of conscious sedation and patient data documentation in EMR
• Maintain BLS/ACLS certification as required

Skills

Board Certification in Gastroenterol.

Education

MD / DO Medical Degree

US Medical Licensure

Job description

Quality Care Our Heroes Deserve

Now is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction. And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you'll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation.

Quality Care Our Heroes Deserve

Now is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction. And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you'll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation.

The Augusta, GA VA Medical Center is searching for a BE/BC Gastroenterologist to join their dynamic healthcare team. The gastroenterologist provides comprehensive medical and specialty services to Gastroenterology patients.

The physician performs endoscopic procedures, inpatient consultative care and outpatient clinic care. The physician diagnoses, treats and manages patients with gastrointestinal diseases according to standardized methods and procedures. The physician is responsible for overseeing administration of conscious sedation and documents patient care data in electronic medical records. The physician must maintain BLS/ACLS certification and Board Certification in Gastroenterology is preferred.

Salary Range: Up to $265,000 per year

Required Skills

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Citizenship: Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.)
• Education: Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
• Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted.
• Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
• Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.
• Licensure and Registration:
• Physicians (Except Residents). 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. The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. The facility Director may waive this licensure requirement if the physician is to serve in a country other than the United States and the physician has licensure in that country.
• Waiver of Licensure. Licensure may be waived by the Under Secretary for Health or designee in Central Office for individuals in research or academic assignments involving no direct patient care responsibilities in accordance with current regulations.
• Physical Standards: Candidates must meet the physical requirements established for this position.
• English Language Proficiency: Physicians, including residents, appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required.

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.htmlAll education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. (If needed)

Benefits

Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us athttp://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp

Bring your expertise to VA and be valued as part of a team that is recognized and respected for significant contributions to medicine. You'll enjoy a patient-focused environment, terrific benefits and incentives, and the ability to practice at any VA facility in the country.

Equal Opportunity Employer