Gastroenterology/Hepatology Job at Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington DC

  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Washington DC

Job Description

The Transplant Hepatology/Gastroenterology Physician shall provide Transplant Hepatology/Gastroenterology services required for VA beneficiaries. The physician shall provide care at the Washington DC VA Medical Center. All labor and services shall be provided including management, supervision, teaching, consultations and reports.

  • The Transplant Hepatology/Gastroenterology physician's actual clinical activity shall be a function of the VAMC Executive Committee of the Medical Staff clinical privileging process and the overall demand for services.

  • The majority of the physician's clinical time will be providing care to patients with liver disease, including liver transplant patients, with remaining clinical time providing care for patients with GI disorders, which includes the performance of endoscopy.

  • Provides direct hands-on patient care of patients with general GI disorders and acute/chronic liver disease including inpatient and outpatient care. The majority of the physician's clinical time will be providing care to patients with liver disease, with remaining clinical time providing care for patients with GI disorders, which includes the performance of endoscopy.

  • Provide on-call coverage of emergency consultations of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology service during the weekdays, weekends and holidays as part of a rotation.

  • Provides clinical guidance over the phone, by Secure Messaging and through the mail. Ensures accurate documentation of medical assessments and observations.

  • Responsible for supervising and teaching GI fellows, medical residents and students. May be required to oversee mid-level practitioners, such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants.

  • Establishes inter-personal and intra-departmental relationships to enhance optimal patient care.

  • Demonstrates competent and effective oral and written communication.

  • Provides appropriate patient/family member teaching and education; evaluates effectiveness and level of patient/family member understanding of teaching provider.

  • Utilizes the CPRS computer software/program for entering and signing of medical orders such as laboratory studies, radiological studies, etc.

  • Maintains familiarity and compliance with hospital infection prevention policies and procedures, ensuring the use of antiseptic methods of all in-clinic procedures.

  • Ensures a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.

Board Certified and/or eligible in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

EDRP Authorized: Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Learn more .

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

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: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Freelance, Work at office, Relocation package, Monday to Friday, Weekend work, Weekday work

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