Physician - Gastroenterologist

Summary

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) & 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 ineligible to apply.

Duties

• Gastroenterologist will be responsible for the overall medical care of patients with gastroenterological conditions in the outpatient settings at the Aleda E. Lutz VAMC. Duties include, but are not limited to: Gastroenterology physicians evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to adult patients with diseases and disorder of the gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, pancreas, gallbladder/biliary system, as well as liver. Ordering and providing interpretation of appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. Evaluating, diagnosing, and developing management plans for new patients. Performing routine internal medicine procedures including paracentesis and anoscopy. Providing relevant patient education regarding diagnosis and medication management. Privileges also include supervision, teaching, and involvement of medical students, trainees, and residents, in the same setting. Core gastroenterology procedures include, but are not limited to: Moderate Sedation (providers must maintain active ACLS certification) Flexible sigmoidoscopy Colonoscopy with and without biopsy or polypectomy, dilation without fluoroscopy, control of bleeding EGD, with and without biopsy or polypectomy, dilation without fluoroscopy, control of bleeding EGD with PEG placement Basic enterostomy without fluoroscopy (not single or double balloon) Insertion of esophageal balloon to control variceal bleeding. Act as the consultant for patients referred to him/her for input about the needed gastroenterological care. The Gastroenterologist will routinely follow patients who need regular or intensive follow up in both Specialty and Surgery clinics. The Gastroenterologist will be responsible for the management of gastroenterological complications. When indicated, the Gastroenterologist will facilitate transfer to a tertiary care center for risk reduction and to promote a safe outcome for the patient. The Gastroenterologist will be involved teaching CMU Internal Medicine Residents, Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students when rotating at the Aleda E Lutz Medical Center, Saginaw Michigan. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

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. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year 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.