Physician (GE - Part Time)

Veterans Health Administration; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 340,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks a physician specializing in gastroenterology to diagnose, treat, and manage liver and GI disorders. You will perform endoscopic procedures, lead patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and mentor trainees.

A Doctor of Medicine degree is required, with ECFMG certification for foreign graduates as applicable. Compliance with LCME/osteopathic standards is essential.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• ECFMG certification required for foreign graduates if applicable.
• Liaison LCME/osteopathic accreditation recognized degrees.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with liver and GI disorders, including fatty liver disease and hepatitis.
• Perform endoscopic procedures and oversee inpatient/outpatient care.
• Supervise trainees and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure accurate documentation and coding of patient encounters.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

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

Key Responsibilities

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.

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.

Requirements & Education

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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.

For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant.

[If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.] NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C.

7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $340000 – $400000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.