Duties
The Gastroenterologist is to ensure the quality and timeliness of the services provided, customer satisfaction, as well as compliance with the standards of accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission and the Inspector General's Combined Assessment Program. The Gastroenterologist is to ensure appropriate use of the available resources and will be responsible for the state-of-the-art standards of care in Specialty Service as well as Surgery as well as collaborates with other Services as appropriate.
The Gastroenterologist may be asked to complete projects related to his/her area of specialty, expertise, and interests relevant to VA directives and policies. Projects would likely be directly related to his/her training but may occasionally be indirectly related to the practice of gastroenterology, all within the scope of the medical and surgical departments. An example of that would be leading administrative or clinical teams for VA and providing other project leaderships as appropriate.
The Gastroenterologist accomplishes health care delivery mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs in general. Services provided are subject to scrutiny by Congressional interests, service organizations, the public and the media.
FUNCTIONS
The Gastroenterologist is to be a physician, board certified in Gastroenterology, having completed an appropriate residency or fellowship. Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required.
The Gastroenterologist will be responsible for the following tasks:
- 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.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized.
Paid Time Off: 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)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Work Schedule: Choice of two: 7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
How to Apply
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Next steps
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