Gastroenterologist

The Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania VA Medical Center is currently seeking a full-time board certified/board eligible Gastroenterologist to join the VA team. The selected provider will treat and manage patients with illnesses related to General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, delivering comprehensive care across outpatient, inpatient, and community living center settings. Enjoy an environment that supports an interdisciplinary care team approach while experiencing a superior work-life balance.

Practice Info

• Outpatient, inpatient and community living center settings
• Interdisciplinary care team model of practice
• Practice based on patient care needs, not insurance regulations
• Medical affiliations with Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Maryland

Shift & Schedule

• Office Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday
• On-Call as needed
• Full-time, Part-time
• 8 hour shift

Responsibilities

• Treat and manage patients who have illnesses related to General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
• Provide comprehensive care to include diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and education of patients with Gastroenterology conditions
• Diagnose, treat, and manage patients referred for management of GI disorders including liver disease, Hepatitis C, and liver transplants based on standard and customary methods and techniques
• Manage care for Hepatology patients providing comprehensive care to include diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and education of patients with Gastroenterology conditions in the outpatient, inpatient and community living center settings
• Perform surgical procedures, with required expertise in all areas of Gastroenterology
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures
• Treat veterans with a variety of gastroenterology and liver diseases
• Provide comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of General Gastroenterology

Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): this can be a lump sum upon starting or paid annually over up to 4 years
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): the VA will pay for your moving costs for current VA employees
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): student loan payment reimbursement program up to $200,000

Benefits

• 26 days annual paid vacation
• 13 sick days and 11 holidays
• Up to 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses
• One license/50 states
• Generous health and retirement benefits
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship
• Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required in ANY U.S. State
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
• Candidate who has completed a fellowship in therapeutic endoscopy or is proficient in advanced therapeutic procedures
• Medical License (Required)
• H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship available