Physician-Gastroenterologist-Hepatology

Veterans Health Administration • Aurora, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gastroenterology-Hepatology Physician is a member of the Medical Service at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System. The physician provides care in outpatient clinics, specialty procedure clinics, and inpatient services, functioning as an independent provider within their training and privileges. The role includes patient care, teaching, and administrative activities, and participation in clinical program development and quality and safety initiatives.

The physician also teaches and supervises medical students, interns, residents, and fellows, and participates in educational activities with the University of Colorado-Anschutz School of Medicine. The position includes assigned on-call service, coordination of care with primary care and other medical and surgical services, and completion of medical records in accordance with Medical Staff rules and regulations. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; compressed tours are available.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, except where appointment of non-citizens is permitted under VA policy.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
• Current, full, 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, or another qualifying training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position physically and mentally, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Successful completion of required background/security checks, pre-employment physical evaluation, and drug screening when applicable.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Completion of required application and onboarding documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology.
• Prior VHA experience.

Responsibilities

• Continue and further develop clinical programs.
• Evaluate and treat patients in outpatient clinics, specialty procedure clinics, and inpatient services as assigned.
• Provide patient care throughout the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System.
• Attend outpatient clinics, specialty procedure clinics, inpatient services, and other clinical services as assigned.
• Supervise and teach medical students, interns, residents, and fellows; participate in educational activities at the University of Colorado-Anschutz School of Medicine.
• Participate in process improvement and quality assurance projects, section meetings, and other assigned administrative duties.
• Provide expert consultation and treatment to patients in all clinical settings.
• Evaluate and triage specialty consults.
• Obtain medical histories, conduct physical examinations, recommend, order, and evaluate laboratory testing, and plan and prescribe treatment.
• Coordinate care within the physician’s discipline with primary care providers and other medical and surgical services and personnel.
• Provide on-call services as assigned, usually in rotation with other section physicians.
• Monitor the quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care at the section and facility levels.
• Perform assigned administrative tasks, including peer reviews, Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations, and special projects.
• Participate in educational programs for section personnel and medical staff.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model.
• Complete medical records in accordance with Medical Staff bylaws, rules, and regulations.

Benefits

• Up to 10% recruitment or relocation incentive for a three-year contract.
• Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility, with potential reimbursement up to $200,000, subject to program requirements and approval.
• 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 and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs may be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time physicians with board certification.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Compressed work tours available.

What This Job Offers

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