Physician (Gastroenterology and Hepatology)

Veterans Health Administration • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Gastroenterology and Hepatology physician provides comprehensive medical and selected specialty services to both outpatients and inpatients. The physician performs standard gastrointestinal procedures, including upper endoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy, and provides inpatient and outpatient specialty consultations. The role also includes clinical collaboration, teaching and supervising physician trainees, participation in quality assurance and performance initiatives, and service on committees and work groups. The position supports VHA and Medicine Service policies and directives and helps keep the Phoenix VA Health Care System current in hepatology and liver transplant care management.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is an open continuous announcement that remains open until December 18, 2026, with applications accepted and eligible applicants referred on an ongoing basis. The position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP); eligibility and awards are subject to program review and approval. There is no Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

The role requires a medical degree, an unrestricted U.S. medical license, qualifying residency training, and proficiency in spoken and written English. Board certification is preferred. Employment conditions include U.S. citizenship subject to stated VA policy exceptions, background and security investigation, pre-employment screening and physical evaluation, and participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved and 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 board-certification eligibility, or qualifying alternative training and independent practice as specified in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except where VA policy permits appointment of non-citizens when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Successful completion of required background/security investigation, pre-employment screening, and physical evaluation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Selected applicants must complete the online onboarding process and required application documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical and selected specialty services for outpatients and inpatients.
• Perform standard GI procedures, including upper endoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient consultative medical care.
• Serve on committees and participate in quality assurance programs and facility performance measures.
• Teach and supervise physician trainees at multiple levels.
• Participate regularly in the Multidisciplinary Liver Tumor Board.
• Attend outpatient clinic management meetings and other committees and councils, providing input as appropriate.
• Support VHA and Medicine Service directives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Participate in national Hepatology work groups to keep the Phoenix VA Health Care System up to date on hepatology care management and liver transplant care.
• Collaborate and oversee applicable clinical functions to ensure they are performed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 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 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 $1,000 annual CME reimbursement for full-time physicians with board certification.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Potential Education Debt Reduction Program reimbursement of up to $200,000, subject to eligibility and program approval.

What This Job Offers

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