VA physicians lead change toward greater progress in Veteran care spanning all areas of medicine. With access to state-of-the-art technologies and pioneering research opportunities, they challenge the boundaries of health care to develop innovative treatment options that improve patient outcomes. VA fosters excellence through mentorship, leadership, and educational programs, giving physicians the tools they need to serve Veterans best.
The Louis A Johnson Clarksburg VAMC is looking for a Gastroenterologist to join our team. The VA offers unparalleled benefits for physicians that can give you career satisfaction that you won’t find anywhere else. The Clarksburg VA is small enough to connect with the patients but big enough to still have some of the newest equipment available. At the Clarksburg VA, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of veterans, their families, and caregivers.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Surgical procedures, with required expertise in all areas of Gastroenterology including:
- Proctoscopy and/or flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Esophageal dilation
- Colonoscopy, including biopsy and polypectomy
- Therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
- Administration of Moderate Sedation
- Supervision/teaching of surgical residents
- Providing consultation in an outpatient clinic setting and on inpatient wards
- Participation in committees
Preferred Experience: Board Certified or Board Eligible.
Benefits of working at the Clarksburg VAMC:
- Salary: $250K-$400K
- Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Available for well-qualified applicants
- EDRP Authorized: 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.
- Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
- Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time off per year
- 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
- 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
Excellent work schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.; however, subject to change, depending on the needs of the service/medical center. On-call responsibilities as required.
Contact Information: Daryl.Washington2@va.gov
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