Fee Basis Gastroenterologist

Veterans Health Administration • Cleveland, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting a Physician (Gastroenterologist) to work in Medical Service on a fee-for-service basis. Compensation is based on the procedure or service performed. Services are expected one or two days per week at a varying rate, as needed. The announcement lists payments of $600 per Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), $500 per Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), $200 per Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), $400 per colonoscopy, $500 for same-day EGD and colonoscopy, $150 per clinical referral exam, and $120 per established clinical exam. The salary cap is $40,000. Free liability protection with tail coverage is provided.

The physician provides gastroenterology care to Veteran patients in a hospital or clinic setting, including histories and physical examinations, outpatient screening, medication prescribing within the defined scope of practice, ordering diagnostic tests, coordinating consultations and special tests, documenting procedures, starting intravenous lines and administering IV solutions or medications as needed, and performing routine endoscopic procedures.

Candidates must meet the physician basic requirements, including a qualifying medical degree, an unrestricted U.S. medical license, approved residency training or an applicable alternative, and proficiency in written and spoken English. The announcement also specifies board certification in Internal Medicine. Preferred qualifications include board certification or eligibility in Gastroenterology and proficiency in basic endoscopic procedures.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from a qualifying institution.
• Current, full, unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of approved residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification, or an applicable alternative described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Board certified in Internal Medicine.
• Applicants tentatively selected for testing-designated positions must undergo urinalysis for illegal drug use; refusal results in denial of employment.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to background and security investigation.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Complete all application requirements listed in the Required Documents section.
• Complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Board certified or eligible for board certification in Gastroenterology.
• Proficiency in all basic endoscopic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial histories and physical examinations on inpatients and outpatients.
• Screen outpatients to determine the need for further care.
• Prescribe medications within the defined scope of practice.
• Order diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and electrocardiograms.
• Initiate and expedite consultation requests and schedule special tests and studies.
• Dictate notes on procedures performed and participate in the care of Veteran patients.
• Start intravenous lines and administer IV solutions or medications as needed.
• Perform routine endoscopic procedures.

Benefits

• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• The announcement refers applicants to information about the federal employee benefits package but does not specify particular benefits for this position.

What This Job Offers

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