VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Gastroenterology Physician
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States,
Gastroenterologist Opportunity Wilkes-Barre, PA VAMC Up to 55 Days off Annually
Serve Those Who ve Served
Caring for our nation s Veterans is among the most noble of callings.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania VA Medical Center
is currently seeking a full-time board certified/board eligible Gastroenterologist to join the VA team. Your duties will include treat and manage patients who have illnesses related to General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. The applicant will provide comprehensive care to include diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and education of patients with Gastroenterology conditions. Clinical duties will include diagnosing, treating, and managing patients referred for management of GI disorders including liver disease, Hepatitis C, and liver transplants based on standard and customary methods and techniques. Managing 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. Performing surgical procedures, with required expertise in all areas of Gastroenterology. Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship ( Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. ) Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required in ANY U.S. State. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology. Office Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday.
On-Call as needed VA physicians practice medicine more and spend less time on business tasks. Enjoy an environment that supports an interdisciplinary care team approach that delivers state-of-the-art medicine using some of the most advanced medical techniques and technologies in the Nation.
Better Quality of Work/Life Balance ! The VA knows that the first step to providing superior patient care is self-care. The quality of work/life balance VA physicians experience simply cannot be found in private practice. Benefits of a VA Physician: Interdisciplinary care team model of practice Practice based on patient care needs, not insurance regulations. Diverse professional opportunities: clinical, leadership, education, research, and policy development Competitive salary 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 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):
is a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Learn more Community, Facility and Organization: Wilkes-Barre is proud of its medical affiliations with top medical schools, supporting the VA's educational mission. Major medical affiliations are maintained with Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and the University of Maryland. More than 200 medical residents receive part of their training at this facility every year. Wilkes-Barre, located a short drive from Philadelphia and New York., The area offers a wide variety of cultural events, excellent museums, low taxes, and beautiful public gardens. If you or anyone you know may be interested in this opportunity, please submit CV and Cover Letter to Trina Foley
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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania VA Medical Center
is currently seeking a full-time board certified/board eligible Gastroenterologist to join the VA team. Your duties will include treat and manage patients who have illnesses related to General Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. The applicant will provide comprehensive care to include diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and education of patients with Gastroenterology conditions. Clinical duties will include diagnosing, treating, and managing patients referred for management of GI disorders including liver disease, Hepatitis C, and liver transplants based on standard and customary methods and techniques. Managing 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. Performing surgical procedures, with required expertise in all areas of Gastroenterology. Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship ( Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. ) Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required in ANY U.S. State. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology. Office Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday - Friday.
On-Call as needed VA physicians practice medicine more and spend less time on business tasks. Enjoy an environment that supports an interdisciplinary care team approach that delivers state-of-the-art medicine using some of the most advanced medical techniques and technologies in the Nation.
Better Quality of Work/Life Balance ! The VA knows that the first step to providing superior patient care is self-care. The quality of work/life balance VA physicians experience simply cannot be found in private practice. Benefits of a VA Physician: Interdisciplinary care team model of practice Practice based on patient care needs, not insurance regulations. Diverse professional opportunities: clinical, leadership, education, research, and policy development Competitive salary 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 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):
is a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.
Learn more Community, Facility and Organization: Wilkes-Barre is proud of its medical affiliations with top medical schools, supporting the VA's educational mission. Major medical affiliations are maintained with Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and the University of Maryland. More than 200 medical residents receive part of their training at this facility every year. Wilkes-Barre, located a short drive from Philadelphia and New York., The area offers a wide variety of cultural events, excellent museums, low taxes, and beautiful public gardens. If you or anyone you know may be interested in this opportunity, please submit CV and Cover Letter to Trina Foley
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by Jobble