Physician (Gastroenterology)

Veterans in Healthcare; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Student loan reimbursement

Job summary

Salem VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, seeks two Gastroenterologists to join its Department of Medicine full-time. You will provide comprehensive care within the GI clinic, perform evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for inpatient and outpatient cases, and support urgent/tele-consultations as needed.

The center is affiliated with major medical schools and maintains a robust education program. Recruitment bonus and student loan reimbursement are available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• BE/BC in Gastroenterology is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive GI care for inpatients and outpatients.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat GI conditions in the GI Clinic.
• Coordinate outside and tele-consultations for urgent and emergency situations.

Skills

BE/BC in Gastroenterology

Job description

Quality Care Our Heroes DeserveNow 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 DeserveNow 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.

Salem VA Medical Centeris seeking two motivated, enthusiastic Gastroenterologists to join its experienced staff of physician and health professionals full-time in the Department of Medicine. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive care for patients within the scope of his or her Gastroenterology practice, focusing on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of both inpatients and outpatients within the medical centers GI Clinic, with additional requirement for outside and tele-consultation in urgent and emergency situations.

In addition to our continuing commitment to quality Veteran care, Salem VA Medical Center is also a teaching hospital and research center, maintaining both an active R&D program encompassing multiple specialty practices and three active medical school affiliations with the University of Virginia School of Medicine, the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

Recruitment Bonus and Student Loan Reimbursement are available for qualified candidates.

Required Skills

Requirements: BE/BC in Gastroenterology.

VA strives to offer our employees a better quality of life, both on the job and off, in return for their dedication to providing Veterans with exceptional patient care. We do so through competitive salaries, a robust Federal benefits package that begins on your first day of employment, flexible schedules, and one of the most comprehensive education support programs in the Nation.

• Annual performance-based bonuses;
• 39 days of paid leave each year, in addition to 10 paid Federal holidays for full-time physicians;
• Availability of individual and group health insurance plans and term life insurance, including supplemental family coverage, with premium costs shared by the Federal government;
• VA physicians are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act, under which the United States Government accepts responsibility and liability for the actions of its employees during the exercise of their official duties. As a result, VA physicians are not required to carry personal malpractice (or tail) coverage for their practice with VA;
• Direct Federal membership to AMA without local dues;

Physicians employed by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) are paid commensurate with education, experience and qualifications, using VAs market-based physician pay system.

VHA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

For more information, please contact Jon DeVore by phone: [phone], ext.2825, or by email:[e-mail].

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