Physician - Gastroenterologist

Veterans Health Administration•Saginaw, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Gastroenterologist will be responsible for the overall medical care of patients with gastroenterological conditions in the outpatient settings at the Aleda E. Lutz VAMC. Duties include, but are not limited to: Gastroenterology physicians evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to adult patients with diseases and disorder 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 EGD with PEG placement Basic enterostomy without fluoroscopy (not single or double balloon) Insertion of esophageal balloon to control variceal bleeding. Act as the consultant for patients referred to him/her for input about the needed gastroenterological care. The Gastroenterologist will routinely follow patients who need regular or intensive follow up in both Specialty and Surgery clinics. The Gastroenterologist will be responsible for the management of gastroenterological complications. When indicated, the Gastroenterologist will facilitate transfer to a tertiary care center for risk reduction and to promote a safe outcome for the patient. The Gastroenterologist will be involved teaching CMU Internal Medicine Residents, Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students when rotating at the Aleda E Lutz Medical Center, Saginaw Michigan.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Tentatively selected candidates are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement.
May be required to serve a probationary period.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
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.
Completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

Board certified in Gastroenterology, having completed an appropriate residency or fellowship.

Responsibilities

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.
Order and provide interpretation of appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.
Evaluate, diagnose, and develop management plans for new patients.
Perform routine internal medicine procedures including paracentesis and anoscopy.
Provide relevant patient education regarding diagnosis and medication management.
Supervise, teach, and involve medical students, trainees, and residents.
Perform core gastroenterology procedures including Moderate Sedation, 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, EGD with PEG placement, Basic enterostomy without fluoroscopy, and Insertion of esophageal balloon to control variceal bleeding.
Act as a consultant for patients referred for gastroenterological care.
Routinely follow patients needing regular or intensive follow-up in Specialty and Surgery clinics.
Manage gastroenterological complications.
Facilitate transfer to a tertiary care center when indicated for risk reduction and safe patient outcomes.
Teach CMU Internal Medicine Residents, Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students.

Benefits

Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus)
Competitive salary
Annual performance bonus
Regular salary increases
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)
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME (must be full-time with board certification)
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
No Physician Employment Contract
No significant restriction on moonlighting