Gastroenterologist

The VATVCBHCS is seeking a dedicated Gastroenterologist to join our dynamic ambulatory health care system across multiple clinic locations. In this role, you will provide comprehensive clinical patient care, manage inpatient and consult services, and contribute to administrative duties such as committee participation and clinical management. We offer a competitive total rewards package including performance bonuses, flexible work schedules, and robust federal benefits.

Practice Info

• Ambulatory health care system operating across Corpus Christi Outpatient Clinic, Corpus Christi Specialty Clinic, Harlingen Outpatient Clinic, Health Care Center at Harlingen, Laredo Outpatient Clinic, and McAllen Outpatient Clinic
• Operates a 100-patient Home Based Primary Care program and a 200-patient Care Coordination Home Tele-Health Program
• Manages approximately 2,600 inpatient admissions and 5,800 emergency department visits utilizing inpatient and emergency department contracts

Shift & Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 08:00am - 4:30pm

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient care for health promotion, illness prevention, disease treatment, and end-of-life care
• Provide inpatient and consult service during off tours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Apply established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and social sciences knowledge to patient care and education
• Utilize scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care
• Maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and healthcare team members through effective communication
• Participate in leadership responsibilities including staff meetings, hospital committees, and the peer review process
• Fulfill human resources requirements including maintaining VA training, timely documentation, and credentials upkeep
• Manage clinical operations including open encounters, consult management, CPRS documentation, patient scheduling, and process improvement

Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Regular salary increases
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) authorized
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) authorized
• Relocation or recruitment incentive may be available for a highly qualified candidate

Benefits

• 50-55 days of annual paid time off per year including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and a possible 5-day paid absence for CME
• Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs that can be carried into retirement
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time providers with board certification
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided for malpractice
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Qualifications

• Must remain privileged and practicing in the specialty field with exact privileges approved by the Professional Standards Board
• Possess 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship available