Gastroenterologist

The Lexington, KY VA Healthcare System seeks a highly motivated Gastroenterologist to join our team and maintain quality patient care within our Veteran community. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive inpatient services, consultative inpatient care, and outpatient specialty care while supporting a robust medical education environment. Take advantage of an outstanding career opportunity offering competitive compensation, comprehensive federal benefits, and an exceptional quality of life in Lexington, Kentucky.

Practice Info

• Lexington, KY VA Healthcare System
• Inpatient and outpatient clinical settings
• Academic and educational environment involving medical students, medical residents, PA, and NP students

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care for inpatient services, consultative inpatient care, and outpatient specialty care
• Perform procedural skills based on credentialing, which may include arterial puncture, EKG interpretation, arthrocentesis, Foley catheter insertion, abdominal paracentesis, venipuncture, nasogastric tube insertion, lumbar puncture, thoracentesis, intra-arterial line and central venous line placement, and endotracheal intubation
• Assist in ensuring an appropriate environment for medical education inclusive of all disciplines, such as medical students, medical residents, PA and NP students

Compensation

• Starting salary range $350,000-$400,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Recruitment incentives offered up to 25% of base salary

Benefits

• 50-55 days of annual 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)
• Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs that can be carried into retirement
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required
• Unrestricted licensure from any state required