Physician (Gastroenterology)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Gastroenterologist at a leading VA medical facility. This role involves providing high-quality care and performing essential GI procedures, including endoscopies and colonoscopies. You will also engage in educational efforts and quality assurance initiatives, contributing to the health and well-being of veterans. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those who have served our country, all while enjoying the benefits of a supportive work environment and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and hold a medical degree.
• Full, unrestricted medical license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for patients with Gastroenterology conditions.
• Perform standard GI procedures such as upper endoscopy and colonoscopy.
• Participate in quality assurance programs and committees.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Endoscopy

Colonoscopy

Patient Education

Quality Assurance

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Residency Training in Core Specialty

Job description

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), and 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 are ineligible to apply.

Duties

VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System is seeking an enthusiastic Gastroenterologist to join its staff. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care, including diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and education of patients with Gastroenterology conditions at our Rochester Calkins Clinic, with occasional travel to support our Canandaigua VA Medical Center. The Physician will be responsible for performing standard GI procedures such as upper endoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy. He/she will serve on committees, participate in quality assurance programs, and assist our facility in meeting established performance measures.

The staff Gastroenterologist will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

Requirements

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 physicians 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 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), OR (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and exposure to a range of patient care experiences.
• 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 (not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-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.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.