Physician (GE - Part Time)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance benefits

Retirement plan with 401K

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Gastroenterologist for its Augusta, Georgia facility. The position involves diagnosing and managing patients with liver and GI disorders, performing endoscopic procedures, and supervising trainees.

As part of our team, you will benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive insurance plans, retirement options, and numerous paid time off days. Join us in serving those who served our country!

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or meet VA hiring conditions.
• Completed residency training in an accredited specialty program.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage patients with liver and GI disorders.
• Perform endoscopic procedures and care for patients in clinics.
• Supervise trainees and complete clinical documentation.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Endoscopic procedures

Patient management

Ultrasound elastography

Education

Degree of doctor of medicine or equivalent

Current full and unrestricted medical license

Job description

Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications and subsequent cut-off dates are on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

Qualifications

• 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 in the subspecialty of gastroenterology 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) - b) 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 believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate 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 (i.e. - 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: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position - with or without reasonable accommodation - without hazard to themselves or others; Depending on the essential duties of a specific position - usable vision - color vision - hearing or speech may be required; However - in most cases - a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.

Duties

• Our hospital provides primary care and specialty health services - including mental health services - physical therapy and rehabilitation - spinal cord injury treatment - and more
• Located on the Georgia/South Carolina border - the city of Augusta - GA lies on the Savannah River - which supports its diverse economic endeavors as well as vast recreation options
• The city is the center point of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) - a 13-county region that includes both Georgia and South Carolina
• It is located within close proximity to many major southern destinations including Atlanta - Columbia - and Charlotte
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• This position is eligible for 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 your start date
• 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
• Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program
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• 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
• Major Duties/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: Diagnose - treat - and manage patients referred for management of liver and GI disorders - including fatty liver disease - viral hepatitis and pre/post care of liver transplant patients
• Performs endoscopic procedures - cares for patients in the inpatient/outpatient clinics - and sometimes may supervise trainees (GI fellows or medicine residents)
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower endoscopy procedures - including PEG placement - esophageal dilation - live biopsy - paracentesis and other basic therapeutics
• Competence in ultrasound elastography is a plus - but not required
• Performs histories and physical examinations - endoscopy consultations - virtual visits (telehealth) - and develops treatment and follow-up plans
• Responsible for completing patient encounters - inpatient consults - notes - and correctly codes visits in accordance with guidelines
• Responsible for clinical reviews to triage urgency of visit for patient's medical problems
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm
• Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.