Physician (Gastroenterology)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP (Education Debt Reduction Program

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

West Palm Beach VA Medical Center seeks an experienced Gastroenterologist to contribute to quality care and VA academic hospital program growth. Join a team focused on patient care, teaching, and clinical leadership within the Specialty Care Service.

Qualified candidates must have an MD/DO, complete Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology training, and be board-certified. English proficiency and VA licensure are required. EDRP and comprehensive VA benefits apply.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an approved medical school.
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the US.
• Residency in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology fellowship leading to board eligibility/certification.
• Board certification in Gastroenterology is required for VA faculty.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnosis and care plans for GI patients and communicate results.
• Perform GI endoscopy procedures and manage related care.
• Teach residents and medical students; participate in conferences and rounds.
• Collaborate on care for Liver and Pancreas transplant patients and submit referrals.
• Work schedule typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm; manage facility needs.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

MD/DO degree (US-accepted)

Internal Medicine residency + Gastroenterology fellowship

Board certification in Gastroenterology

Job description

Summary

The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center Specialty Care Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Gastroenterologist. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program

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 in Internal Medicine AND Gastroenterology fellowship 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
• Board certified in Gastroenterology
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
• The incumbent must be physically - emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Duties

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT
• Eligible applicants will be referred until all vacancies are filled
• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
• 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 complete review of the EDRP application
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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 Duties and responsible may include but are not limited to the following: Both diagnosis and plan of care communicated to the gastroenterology patient both directly and documented in the CPRS progress notes Follow up on the pathology on all GI biopsies performed at this facility and communicating these results to the patient Admission - work up - diagnosis - and provision of non-surgical treatment including consultation for patients admitted or in need of care to treat general medical problems
• Provides collaborative care for Liver and Pancreas transplant patients including timely submission of required transplant referral documentation Performs history/physical exam - assessment and care plan - and obtain consent for GI endoscopy procedures
• EUS procedures Operates or directs the operation of Fluoroscopic equipment for a medical procedure
• Responsible to assist in ensuring that the Gastroenterology service meets national (JCAHO) accreditation standards
• Will be actively involved in teaching residents and students - and will periodically direct Noon Conferences for their didactic training
• Participates in the educational programs for Gastroenterology and physician personnel as well as the medical staff - that includes minimum once a year Medical Grand Rounds presentation
• Work Schedule: ???????Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm ???????(Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
• The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).