Physician (Gastroenterologist)

Veterans Health Administration • Boise, ID

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Gastroenterology Physician is an expert in gastrointestinal diseases and provides care to improve the health of patients at the VA Medical Center. The role includes diagnosing and treating diseases of the stomach, small intestine, colon, pancreas, biliary tract, and liver, as well as performing endoscopic procedures. Duties include clinical care and procedures, diagnostic interpretation, consultation, and potentially supervising and mentoring learners. The physician may also be eligible for joint faculty status with an affiliated university.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to program eligibility and approval. It is a permanent federal position in the Excepted Service. No Physician Employment Contract is required, and there is no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or an 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 eligibility for board certification, or an approved alternative training and practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Must meet VA pre-employment conditions, including applicable background/security investigation, drug screening for testing-designated positions, pre-employment physical evaluation, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in an outpatient and inpatient Gastroenterology setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat the full range of cases and problems encountered in gastroenterology, collaborating with other medical staff as appropriate.
• Perform patient admission, work-up, diagnosis, and treatment, including EGD, colonoscopy, ERCP, and related procedures within the scope of gastroenterology fellowship training.
• Provide consultations for patients with illnesses, injuries, and disorders related to the gastrointestinal tract.
• Interpret gastrointestinal diagnostic tests, including esophageal function tests (manometry and pH studies with impedance), capsule endoscopy, and non-invasive liver fibrosis testing.
• May supervise and mentor students, medical students, residents, nurse practitioners, and others.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to eligibility and approval, with an award of up to $200,000 and an eligibility period of 1–5 years.
• Recruitment incentive may be available.
• Relocation assistance is authorized.
• 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 potentially five paid CME days.
• Traditional federal pension after five years of vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible CME reimbursement of $1,000 per year for full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.

What This Job Offers

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