Physician; Gastroenterology

Summary

The Cincinnati - OH VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician to work as Gastroenterologist at our facility. The primary role is to provide clinical care in Gastroenterology and to oversee the education of Residents, Fellows, and Medical Students. The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information refer to Required Documents below.

• United States Citizenship:
  Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree from an allopathic or osteopathic medical school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth.
• Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program, leading to eligibility for board certification.
• Residency options:
• ACGME or AOA accredited programs.
• One year of post‑medical‑school training followed by two years of independent practice.
• Non‑US residency training followed by at least three years of verified independent practice in the United States.
• Board eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Family Practice.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Physical and mental/sensory requirements per VA Directive and Handbook 5019, including ability to stand or walk for long periods and to handle a fast‑paced environment.

• Provide clinical care in Gastroenterology and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and oversee the education of Residents, Fellows, and Medical Students.
• Serve as acting chief of the section when appropriate.
• Guide and support nurse practitioners assigned to the Medical Service.
• Supervise medical students and residents in General Medicine House Service/subspecialty clinics per the Chief of Medical Service.
• Conduct teaching rounds, lectures, conferences, and grading sessions for trainees.
• Demonstrate and train trainees in necessary medical procedures.
• Adjust work schedules to meet changing workloads and deadlines.
• Participate in facility programs such as Continuous Quality Improvement teams.
• Maintain high quality patient service and adhere to MHS performance goals.
• Follow all VHA information security and privacy measures.
• Hold approved clinical privileges and complete required training.
• Collaboration with other health professionals, staff, and management for patient care delivery.
• Participate in peer review processes when requested.
• Systematically evaluate patient care programs across Medicine venues.
• Diagnose and treat seriously ill patients during clinical assignments.
• Complete medical record documentation and trainee supervision attestations within prescribed time frames.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate care based on age‑specific patient requirements.
• Assess veterans using advanced clinical judgment and physical assessment skills.
• Work schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm or 7:30 am–4:00 pm.

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and up to 5 days for CME).
• Traditional federal pension with 5‑year vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care insurance; many federal programs transferable to retirement.
• Full and unrestricted state license and possible CME reimbursement of $1,000 per year.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
• Possibility of recruitment incentive (sign‑on bonus) for qualified applicants.
• VHA Physician Total Rewards package and VA recognized as a top workplace.
• Location:
  
  Cincinnati, a family‑friendly city with parks, arts, food, and culture.