Physician - Gastroenterologist (Intermittent)

Come Join Our Team! Specialty Care is looking for a Physician - Gastroenterologist. Gastroenterologists are responsible for the evaluation of all new GI consults both inpatient and outpatient, with appropriate responses provided to the consulting party (including treatment plans, if applicable) within National, VISN, or facility guidelines. Diagnosis and treatment within the scope of the Gastroenterological specialty are required. *NOTE: This is a Temporary Not to Exceed 1 year position.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Pay: Competitive salary. Intermittent pay will be pro-rated based on actual hours worked. 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 Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Duties include but are not limited to: Perform GI Endoscopic procedures in the Endoscopy Suite and/or Operating Room, as scheduled. Procedures to be performed include, but are not limited to, the following: Colonoscopy, Conscious Sedation, Endoscopic Control of Bleeding, Esophageal Dilation - Endoscopic Pneumatic Dilators, Malloney Dilators, Etc., Esophageal Varices Band Ligation, Esophageal Varices Injection Ligation, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy, Heater Probe Coagulation, Liver Biopsy, Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy, Proctoscopy, Sigmoid-Flexible. Proper documentation of workload including completion of consult requests, event capture, or encounter forms is required within the timelines specified by National, VISN, or facility guidelines. Telephonic contact is required in urgent/emergent situations. Appropriate diagnosis and/or treatment may require contact with colleagues at VA or Non-VA facilities. Gastroenterologists will be expected to obtain informed consent as outlined in Salem VAMC MCM 658-11-19 (or most current version) for any and all invasive procedures to be performed. The discussion of the treatment plan with patient and/or family members is required. Each Gastroenterologist shall engage in furthering the education of medical residents, students, and fellows by provision of Grand Rounds presentations, noon lecture series presentation, etc. Each Gastroenterologist is expected to promote and facilitate research amongst both Housestaff and Faculty. Gastroenterologists will participate in national VHA conference calls and audio conferences on issues related to the Gastroenterology Section, the Facility, and any new programs or initiatives affecting the two entities. The incumbent will also participate in any conferences, calls, or meetings related to patient outcomes, customer service, service improvement, or the like, as assigned by supervisory staff. The Gastroenterologist will represent the Section or the Service by serving on committees or task forces, as well as with service to local, state, or national professional service organizations, both inside and outside of the VA (as applicable and assigned). Work Schedule: Intermittent work schedule, typically between Monday - Friday, 7:45am-4:30pm, additional hours at the discretion of Section Chief, participation in third call attending roster is required. Hours based on needs of the service, not to exceed 1820 hours per year.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.