Gastroenterologist (GI) Physician

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.

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 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 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
• Preferred Experience: EGD - Colonoscopy Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit
• Physical Requirements: Light lifting - under 15 pounds
• Light carrying - under 15 pounds
• Use of fingers
• Both hands required
• Walking Intermittent hours
• Standing Intermittent hours
• Repeated bending Intermittent hours
• Both legs required
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Near vision correctable at 13"" to 16"" to Jaeger 1 to 4
• Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Hearing (aid may be permitted)
• Mental and emotional stability.
  
  

Duties

• The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series
• For more information - refer to Required Documents below
• Battle Creek is a hidden gem in Michigan - offering a mix of history - nature - and fun activities
• Known as the \"Cereal City -\" it's home to the Kellogg Company - where you can learn about the history of breakfast cereals
• Battle Creek also boasts beautiful parks like Leila Arboretum and Binder Park Zoo - perfect for family outings
• For those who love the outdoors - the Battle Creek Linear Park provides scenic trails for walking or biking
• History buffs will enjoy the Kimball House Museum and the Underground Railroad Sculpture
• Whether you're into history - nature - or just looking for a relaxing getaway - Battle Creek has something for everyone
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [email protected] - 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 The Gastroenterologist is to ensure the quality and timeliness of the services provided - customer satisfaction - as well as compliance with the standards of accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission and the Inspector General's Combined Assessment Program
• The Gastroenterologist is to ensure appropriate use of the available resources - will be responsible for the state-of-the-art standards of care in Specialty Service - and will collaborate with other Services as appropriate
• The Gastroenterologist may be asked to complete projects related to his/her area of specialty - expertise - and interests relevant to VA directives and policies
• Projects would likely be directly related to his/her training but may occasionally be indirectly related to the practice of gastroenterology - all within the scope of the medical and surgical departments
• An example of that would be leading administrative or clinical teams for VA and providing other project leaderships as appropriate
• The Gastroenterologist accomplishes the health care delivery mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs in general
• Services provided are subject to scrutiny by Congressional interests - service organizations - the public and the media
• FUNCTIONS The Gastroenterologist is to be a physician - board certified in Gastroenterology - having completed an appropriate residency or fellowship
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required
• The Gastroenterologist will be responsible for the following tasks: Gastroenterology physicians evaluate - diagnose - treat - and provide consultation to adult patients with diseases and disorders 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 Capsule endoscopy Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm