The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Physician (Gastroenterologist). The Gastroenterologist will function in Medical Service on a Fee for Service Basis. Compensation will be based on the procedure performed.
The duties of the Physician (Gastroenterologist) include: Performing initial histories and physical examinations on inpatients and outpatients. Screening outpatients to determine need for further care. Prescribing medications within defined scope of practice. Ordering diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms (EKG's). Initiating and expediting requests for consultations and scheduling special tests and studies.
Dictating notes on procedures performed for which the Gastroenterologist is responsible through participating in the care of Veteran patients. Starting intravenous lines and administering IV solutions/ medications as needed. Perform routine endoscopic procedures. Work Schedule: Fee Basis; this system of VA compensation pays based on the specific task or service provided; it is expected that the employee will perform services one or two days per week at a varying rate.
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Work Schedule: As needed Paid per exam: per $600.00 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography [ECRP]; $500.00 per Endoscopic Ultrasound [EUS]; $200.00 per Esophagogastroduodenoscopy- aka upper endoscopy/upper GI endoscopy [EGD]; $400.00 per Colonoscopy; per $500 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy [EGD]/Colonoscopy (same day); Clinical referral exam $150.00; Clinical Established exam $120.00 Salary cap: $40,000
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. Approved schools are: 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.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
Marija.Rogonjic@va.gov · 216-210-7510
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $150 – $40000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This is a As needed position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-23 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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