The Baltimore VA Medical Center, in partnership with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, is seeking a full-time Gastroenterologist with expertise in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases or Advanced Endoscopy. This academic faculty position involves providing comprehensive gastrointestinal care to veterans, performing endoscopic procedures, and participating in education and clinical research. The role offers a dynamic academic environment, competitive compensation, robust benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
Practice Info
- Baltimore VA Medical Center (VAMC) & University of Maryland School of Medicine
- Baltimore, MD
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities at both the VA Medical Center and the University of Maryland School of Medicine
Shift & Schedule
- Full-time faculty appointment
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care to veterans with gastrointestinal conditions, including diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care
- Perform a range of endoscopic procedures
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers to develop individualized treatment plans for patients
- Participate in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows through teaching, mentorship, and clinical supervision
- Engage in clinical research initiatives and contribute to scholarly activities within the field of gastroenterology
- Participate in on-call rotation and inpatient gastroenterology consultations
- Work closely with the VA administration and University of Maryland School of Medicine faculty to ensure alignment with institutional goals
Compensation
- Competitive salary ($350,000 to $400,000)
- Annual performance bonus up to $15,000
- Incentive authorized (for qualified candidates)
- Receive annual base pay increases, when signed into federal law (as of 2024, the 5-year average increase was $2.92%), biennial within-grade or "step" longevity increases, and biennial market pay increases resulting from additional credentials, promotions, or local market changes
Benefits
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program (up to $200,000)
- 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)
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
- Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
- 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
- Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME (must be full-time with board certification)
- Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
- No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board certification in Gastroenterology
- Eligible for licensure in the state of Maryland
- Demonstrated commitment to patient care, education, and research
- Experience with or willingness to engage in clinical trials or other research projects is preferred
General Gastroenterologist in Baltimore at Veterans Health Administration
This position is listed as contract and onsite. It was posted 2 days ago.