The Gastroenterology Section of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) is seeking a board certified/eligible with or without hepatology interest, transplant experience. The Minneapolis VA is an academic medical center and teaching hospital equipped with advanced technology, four major research centers, and multiple Regional and National Specialty Care Centers. **RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE**
The Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) is seeking a Full-Time- Physician. (Gastroenterologist) to join the Specialty Care Service Line at the MVAMC in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A successful candidate would be self-motivated and dedicated with broad knowledge of gastroenterology and hepatology. The position requires a candidate to be organized and possess superb communication and leadership skills.
Strong endoscopic skills including that of diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy and endoscopy are required. The key duties of the job include outpatient and inpatient GI consultation, inpatient and outpatient procedures, some administrative roles and options for research and education. Overnight and weekend call is manageable and supported by GI fellow.
The candidate would be eligible for academic appointment at the University of Minnesota and expected to participate in the teaching and mentoring of gastroenterology fellows, medical residents, and medical students. Additional duties outside the referral coordination include diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal diseases according to evidenced based methods and techniques.
The candidate must be proficient at routine GI procedures such as: colonoscopy, EGD and capsule endoscopy, and its associated interventions (polypectomy, esophageal dilation, etc...). For a candidate with hepatology interest or experience tumor board participation would also be required. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Approved for highly qualified candidates Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. 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.
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 0800-430 pm VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
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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.
amy.ellis1@va.gov · 217-977-9619
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $350000 – $400000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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