Physician-Gastroenterologist

Veterans Health Administration • Green Bay, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Gastroenterologist position at the Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient Clinic in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The incumbent establishes professional working relationships with clinicians and staff throughout the facility and its Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The position provides comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and management of gastrointestinal and liver disorders in outpatient settings, including endoscopic care and telemedicine. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The role is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to program eligibility and approval. The potential award is up to $200,000, with an eligibility period of one to five years. Applicants must submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment; former EDRP participants are ineligible. The position offers a federal total rewards package, including paid time off, retirement benefits, insurance, and possible CME reimbursement. Recruitment or relocation incentives are not available, and there is no Physician Employment Contract or 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 training program leading to eligibility for board certification, or an applicable alternative pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Meet VA onboarding, background/security investigation, and other pre-employment requirements.
• For EDRP participation, meet program eligibility requirements and submit an application within four months of appointment; former EDRP participants are ineligible.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of clinical and procedural experience as a staff or attending Gastroenterologist; graduating fellows will also be considered.
• Board certification is required for CME reimbursement, which may be up to $1,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and liver, including gastrointestinal, pancreaticobiliary, anorectal, and liver conditions.
• Perform histories and physical examinations, provide endoscopy consultations, and develop treatment and follow-up plans.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower endoscopy procedures, including PEG placement, esophageal dilation, and other basic therapeutics.
• Provide care to patients in the outpatient clinic setting.
• Complete outpatient encounters and code visits in accordance with coding guidelines.
• Complete e-consults.
• Oversee the administration of conscious sedation.
• Evaluate, triage, and prioritize Gastroenterology consult requests to ensure timely patient care.
• Conduct telemedicine visits for patients in outlying clinics.
• Perform assigned administrative tasks, such as peer reviews.
• Coordinate care at VA or non-VA referral centers for services not provided at the facility, such as Pill cam, EUS, ERCP, and surgery.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, process improvement teams, and workgroups as requested.
• Complete continuing medical education as required to maintain competency in Gastroenterology and medical licensure.
• Complete HIPAA, Privacy and Security, and other mandatory VA training in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program student loan repayment, with a potential award of up to $200,000, subject to approval and eligibility.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible five-day paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k), with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• 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 employees with board certification.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.

What This Job Offers

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