Physician - Gastroenterologist

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.

• We are seeking a part-time Gastroenterologist, at the Clement J. Zablocki VAMC. Candidate should also be eligible for an academic appointment with the Medical College of Wisconsin (0.25 FTE) or an increase to full-time within the VA. This position will involve clinical work, administrative work, and teaching of interns, residents, and fellows. The candidate should be proficient in upper and lower endoscopy and all aspects of diagnosis and management of general gastroenterology. Expectations include advanced endoscopy techniques of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, endoscopic ultrasound, and third space endoscopy. Evidence of research or other scholarly activity is preferred. Call responsibilities in rotation with Clement J. Zablocki and if appointed at 0.25 FTE at Medical College of Wisconsin will include covering the Medical College of Wisconsin's other academic hospital, Froedtert Memorial Hospital. Applicants who are interested in leadership will have opportunities for career advancement. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized. 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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