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.
The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. We are seeking a Gastroenterologist to join our team in Poplar Bluff, MO. At the VA, your work will carry purpose as you provide care to Veterans while enjoying strong federal benefits and stability. Poplar Bluff, the "Gateway to the Ozarks," combines affordability with abundant outdoor recreation.
Nearby Mark Twain National Forest and Ozark rivers offer hiking, fishing, and camping opportunities. Families enjoy good schools, healthcare access, and a strong sense of community. Poplar Bluff's central location provides small-town living with natural beauty all around. VA physicians enjoy competitive pay, generous benefits, CME reimbursement, malpractice coverage, retirement plans, and loan repayment opportunities.
Predictable schedules and paid leave support your work-life balance. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for eligible candidates Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
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 The major duties of a Physician - Gastroenterologist include but are not limited to: Provide comprehensive GI care for outpatients, inpatients, and nursing home patients.
Diagnose, treat, and manage gastrointestinal diseases, including Hepatitis C. Perform endoscopic procedures (EGD, PEG, colonoscopies, paracentesis) and administer conscious sedation. Offer consultative services to the VA Medical Center and associated CBOCs. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff under the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model. Report to the Associate Chief of Staff for Specialty Care. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
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.
Tracy.Sheppard@va.gov · 573-300-5592
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $380000 – $400000/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-01-29.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This is a Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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