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 (1-5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Salary plus recruitment incentive Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
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 Physician (Gastroenterology) The Gastroenterology Physician is recognized as an expert in gastrointestinal diseases, serving to improve the healthcare of patients at the VA Medical Center (VAMC).
Gastroenterology involves the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, including diseases of the stomach, small intestine, colon, pancreas, biliary tract, and liver, as well as performing endoscopic procedures involving the gastrointestinal tract.
Board certification in Gastroenterology is regulated by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and requires certification in Internal Medicine and successful completion of two years in an approved subspecialty accredited program.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Clinical Practice & Procedures Performs diagnoses and treatments of the full range of cases and problems encountered in gastroenterology, in collaboration with other medical staff as appropriate.
Performs admission, work-up, diagnosis, and provision of treatment including esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), colonoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and other related procedures as performed as part of a gastroenterology fellowship. Provides consultation for patients presenting with illnesses, injuries, and disorders related to the gastrointestinal tract.
Interprets gastrointestinal diagnostic tests including esophageal function tests (manometry and pH studies with impedance), capsule endoscopy, and non-invasive liver fibrosis testing. Education & Academic Collaboration May supervise and mentor students, medical students, residents, nurse practitioners, and others. May be eligible to become joint faculty with an affiliated university. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am - 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.
undrea.young@va.gov · 504-810-4406
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $370000 – $400000/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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