Excellent Pacific Northwest Gastroenterology Opportunity - Spokane, WA

The Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center actively recruiting to fill Board Certified Staff physician in General Gastroenterology (BE considered) to help care for our Veterans - Americans Heroes.  The Spokane VAMC, located in Spokane Washington, is part of VA Northwest (VISN20), comprised a main Medical Center and four community clinics, spread out in Washington, Northern Idaho & Montana. The VAMC operates 46 hospital beds and 38 rehabilitation-oriented nursing home beds. A mobile clinic, outfitted with two exam rooms, provides selected primary care services to veterans living in remote areas outside the metropolitan Spokane area.

You are invited to consider joining the team at the Spokane VA Medical Center, providing care for the worlds best patients while providing training and mentorship for fellows, residents, and students.  You should be board certified/eligible in Gastroenterology and a US citizen with current US licensure (any state) with no history of revocations or suspension.  Permanent Residents may be considered if no US citizen is selected. 

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, (May be required to work evenings or weekends as a 24/7 Full-Time Physician).

• Must be U.S. Citizen - Non-US Citizens may be considered
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.
• Board Certification in Gastroenterology preferred, but Board Eligibility may also be considered. Board certification in Internal Medicine is also preferred.

Community Information

Spokane is blessed with a unique combination of outrageous outdoors and amazing attractions, incredible arts and delectable dining, and a historic past living seamlessly with a vibrant future, it's easy to see why Spokane is on the rise.

Few places in the U.S. can lay claim to the vast amount of activities that the Spokane Region brings to the table.  What's more, in Spokane it's all just a short drive away.  From thrilling whitewater or downhill adventures, to inspiring art and powerful Broadway performances, the Spokane Region offers enough activities to pack any calendar.

Exciting outdoors doesn't even begin to describe what the Spokane Region offers the recreation enthusiast. The Cascade and Rocky Mountains offer a haven for powder hounds in the winter and hikers and bikers in the summer. Seventy-six lakes and rivers offer countless opportunities for raging whitewater, classic kayaking, swimming and fantastic fishing. Prefer playing for par? Step up to the tee at one of 33 courses where challenging play pairs with unrivaled beauty creating an unforgettable golfing experience.

Amazed by the arts?  Show some love to your artistic side with a trip to the Spokane Region.  Broadway performances, intriguing art galleries, world-class museums and powerful stage performances are waiting to be discovered.  Just have to shop?  Satisfy your shopping sensation in sparkling new malls, unique boutiques, world-renowned department stores and eclectic antique galleries.

Benefits and Features

Expected Salary range will be competitive for the academic rank and include a full benefits and features package to support high quality professional practice and favorable work-life-family balance. The VA provides employees with a robust benefits package and fosters an environment where more time is spent on medical practice and less on business tasks. VA does this by offering: Paid Time Off in the form of 26 Days paid annual leave, 13 Days paid sick leave per year, 11 Federal holidays with pay, and 5-Day paid absence to attend approved CME courses. Insurance to include Health-Dental-Vision care insurance programs to choose from with premiums partially paid by VA; Flexible Spending Accounts; Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government; and Long-term care insurance available as an option. Federal Retirement Plan thru the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan, with up to five percent government matching contributions.  

To Explore This Physician Opportunity Further

Please forward copy of your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae to Henry "Hank" Laguatan, VA National Healthcare Recruitment Consultant @ Henry.Laguatan@va.gov or call (206) 459-7927.