Physician (Gastroenterology)

Veterans Health Administration • Miami, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Miami VA Healthcare System is currently seeking (3) full-time Physician to join the Specialty Care Service, as a well-rounded Gastroenterologist to serve at the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center in Miami Florida. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized. Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• The 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.
• Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Must be board certified in Gastroenterology
• Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d).
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
• Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted.
• For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

Nice To Haves

• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Responsibilities

• Works in out-patient clinics as assigned for treatment of gastroenterological/liver-related and other conditions.
• Performs History and physicals on all assigned patients.
• Participates in (Gastro) Clinics and/or manages independent clinic.
• Provides Patient and family communication and education as necessary.
• Participates in education of medical and (Gastro) residents and nursing staff.
• Responds rapidly in emergency situations and keeps medical staff informed of all changes in a patients' condition.
• Consistently demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating (Gastro) patients and performing diagnostic tests.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
• 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) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No Physician Employment Contract
• No significant restriction on moonlighting

What This Job Offers

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