What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - Gastroenterology position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Summary
- A recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidate(s).***** The incumbents will serve as an Specialty Care Physician located within the Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) assigned to Specialty Service. Assignments to other facilities within OVAHCS and travel to the site - may be required to meet the needs of the service. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - Please see below.
- This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
- VHA Physician Total Rewards
- Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): A recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidate(s)
- EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
- Contact VISN8CCOE@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 Duties include but are not limited to: Manages chronic conditions - evaluates and treats inter-current medical conditions
- Determine medical assessment and develop treatment plans according to accepted protocols
- Timely documentation (notes and encounter forms) is necessary in all areas in accordance with facility policy
- All administrative work should be completed in a timely fashion Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor - the incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).
Salary : $275,000 - $400,000