GASTROENTEROLOGIST (Rolla)

Veterans Health Administration • Rolla, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gastroenterologist provides direct subspecialty care to Veterans in inpatient and ambulatory clinic settings, managing gastrointestinal disorders including liver disease, Hepatitis C, and liver transplants. The role includes diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, administration and management of moderate/conscious sedation, and coordination of care with other disciplines and the multidisciplinary team. The physician also supervises learners assigned to the GI Service and contributes to quality, peer review, and facility performance-improvement activities. The position is based in Rolla and follows a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. schedule, with weekend and holiday consultation coverage shared in rotation with other gastroenterologists. The physician reports to the Chief of GI.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified U.S. citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to board-certification eligibility, or another qualifying training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, including background/security investigation, drug screening when applicable, onboarding, and pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting 15–44 pounds, pushing, reaching above shoulder level, use of fingers and both hands, walking, standing, and kneeling; specified vision, depth perception, color discrimination, and coordination requirements also apply.

Nice To Haves

• Board certified or board eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct subspecialty patient care in inpatient and ambulatory clinic settings.
• Screen and resolve inpatient and outpatient consultation requests from other disciplines in a timely manner.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage referred patients with GI disorders, including liver disease, Hepatitis C, and liver transplants.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower endoscopy procedures, PEG placement, and esophageal dilation.
• Administer and manage moderate/conscious sedation during procedures.
• Order diagnostic tests, interpret normal and abnormal findings, and make appropriate treatment decisions.
• Document care in the medical record according to Medical Center bylaws; complete patient encounters, consultations, and notes; and code visits according to coding guidelines.
• Provide supervisory oversight for residents, fellows, medical students, and NP/PA students assigned to the GI Service, as appropriate.
• Participate in team meetings and treatment-planning conferences and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
• Provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage for the gastroenterology consultation service.
• Participate in quality-of-care activities, peer review, facility committees, and other performance-improvement activities; perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible CME reimbursement of $1,000 per year for full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage.
• Education Debt Reduction Program authorization, subject to program terms and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree