Gastroenterologist

Job Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) and offers a competitive base salary of $–$ per year. Benefits include annual performance bonus, paid time off, retirement and health insurance, and relocation and sign‑on incentives (if eligible).

• United States citizenship (or non‑citizen where no qualified citizen is available).
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from a VA‑approved medical school.
• Full, unrestricted state medical license in the U.S. (or DC) or Canadian equivalent as applicable.
• Completed residency in a core specialty certified by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (ACGME, AOA, or approved non‑U.S. residency with five years of practice in the U.S.).
• Minimum proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Board certification in gastroenterology required.
• Preferred:
  Veterans Health Administration experience.

Physicians must meet all core criteria; currently employed VA physicians who met prior qualification standards remain eligible.

• Provide high‑quality outpatient and inpatient care for patients 18 and older, maintaining clinical privileges and board certification.
• Serve as supervising chief and mentor for medical students, residents, and advanced practice practitioners.
• Participate in on‑call coverage, responding to patient needs within 30–60 minutes per VA policy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop treatment and discharge plans.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation standards such as the Joint Commission and local policies.
• Engage in continuous professional development and report required educational activities annually.

• Salary range: $–$/yr
• Annual performance bonus and competitive salary increases.
• Paid time off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, 5 CME days).
• Retirement:
  Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
• Health benefits:
  
  Full federal health, vision, dental, life, long‑term care, and term life insurance.
• Insurance including malpractice coverage.
• Relocation and sign‑on bonuses (if eligible).

Mid‑Senior level, Full‑time.

Work schedule:

Monday–Friday, 08:00 AM–04:30 PM. No contractual restrictions on moon‑lighting. Position located at VA – Veterans Health Administration, Mid‑Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Fayetteville NC.