Gastroenterologist

The VAMC is seeking a dedicated Physician to join the Gastroenterology Department within the Medical Service at the Hershel "Woody" Williams campus of the Huntington VA Hospital. In this role, you will perform or assist in related procedures and provide specialized care focusing on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive system disorders. The medical center serves as a principal teaching facility for the Marshall University School of Medicine, offering an engaging academic and clinical environment.

Practice Info

• VAMC offers services to homeless Veterans through the Community Resource and Referral Center located in downtown Huntington
• Standalone Women's Health Clinic on campus provides comprehensive health care services to female patients
• Extensive use of community resources and contract community nursing homes for post-hospitalization care
• Principal teaching facility for the Marshall University School of Medicine for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education
• Practices at the Hershel "Woody" Williams campus of the Huntington VA Hospital, with occasional visits to a CBOC for meetings or trainings

Shift & Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Responsibilities

• Practice at the independent clinical level of practice as a Physician in the Gastroenterology Department within the Medical Service
• Study, diagnose, and treat disorders of the digestive system utilizing specialized knowledge
• Perform or assist in related procedures
• Work as a member of the Gastroenterology Medical team at the Hershel "Woody" Williams campus of the Huntington VA Hospital
• Visit a CBOC for the purpose of meetings or trainings when required

Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Regular salary increases
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
• Performance Pay: Up to $15k annually
• Salary From $320,000
• Salary To $400,000

Benefits

• 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)
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Qualifications

• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory