Physician- Gastroenterology

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

• Full-time BC/BE Gastroenterologist to provide both GI/hepatology in-patient consultation, and general GI outpatient services. Procedures included general upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. Feeding tube experience is a plus but not required. Endoscopy sedation includes both MAC and traditional moderate sedation. An academic appointment at the University of Utah commensurate with training and experience is offered. Night and weekend call is shared with the University of Utah. Educational opportunities with the GI fellowship are routine as are educational opportunities with the University of Utah medical students and medicine residents that rotate on the GI service. Patient Care-addresses medical problems, practices within scope of privileges, arrives in OR/Clinic on time, and physically attends outpatient clinics. Medical/Clinical Knowledge-Maintains board certification (if board certified), meets CME requirements, and participates in resident/student training. Practice Based Learning & Improvement- Participates in work groups, committees, or departmental learning activities, and remains abreast of medical advances in his/her area of expertise and incorporates this information to deliver care that meets contemporary standards of care. Interpersonal & Communication Skills- Electronic medical record entries are appropriate in tone and content. Provides appropriate consultative evaluation, treatment, and/or follow-up recommendations. Professionalism- Participates in peer reviews/committees, and absence of validated disruptive or unprofessional Behavior. Systems-Based Practice-Complies with safety, security, and privacy policies, arranges proper clinical coverage during planned absences, and complies with hand-off communication policy. Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4:00pm VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to highly qualified applicant. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

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