Gastroenterology Job at VISN23 VA Midwest Health Care in Minneapolis, MN

The Gastroenterology Section of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) is seeking a dynamic board certified/eligible with or without hepatology interest, transplant experience, certification to join a superb group of existing physicians and advanced practice providers.

A successful candidate would be self-motivated and dedicated with broad knowledge of gastroenterology and hepatology. The position requires a candidate to be organized and possess superb communication and leadership skills. Strong endoscopic skills including that of diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy and endoscopy are required.

The key duties of the job include outpatient and inpatient GI consultation, inpatient and outpatient procedures, some administrative roles and options for research and education. Overnight and weekend call is manageable and supported by GI fellow. The candidate would be eligible for academic appointment at the University of Minnesota and expected to participate in the teaching and mentoring of gastroenterology fellows, medical residents, and medical students.

Additional duties outside the referral coordination include diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with a wide range of gastrointestinal diseases according to evidenced based methods and techniques. The candidate must be proficient at routine GI procedures such as: colonoscopy, EGD and capsule endoscopy, and its associated interventions (polypectomy, esophageal dilation, etc...). For a candidate with hepatology interest or experience tumor board participation would also be required.

Currently, the group is made up of eight physicians (5 general GI, 1 advanced endoscopist and 1 transplant hepatologist) along with 5 advanced practice providers (2 with liver focus). A nurse manager and full complement of nursing staff and technicians support an efficient and busy outpatient endoscopy suite. The GI suite includes 5 general procedures rooms and 1 advanced endoscopy room. Current services include all routine endoscopy, colonoscopy along with capsule endoscopy and esophageal pH and manometry. Advanced endoscopy services traditionally have included diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP/EUS, POEM, ESD and full thickness resection, and Barrett’s therapy (EMR, RFA, and cryoablation) along with ESG.

An applicant with research and quality improvement experience and outcomes research is desired as the applicant would find this position ripe for clinical research and quality improvement.

This position offers a VA competitive salary, performance pay and excellent benefits package. Recruitment incentives are authorized for this position, as appropriate.

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is a leading 1A VA facility consistently rated among the highest quality VA facilities in the country and is the highest rate hospital (VA and non-VA) in the state of Minnesota based on CMS data. A full spectrum of patient care services is offered by the Minneapolis VA including interventional radiology, radiation and surgical oncology, long term care and rehab, and a national renowned spinal cord injury clinic.

The Minneapolis/St. Paul area is consistently voted one of the best places to live and work in the nation. Minnesota has a robust, diverse economy and a long-standing commitment to education. The Twin Cities has a thriving arts scene and excellent outdoor recreational opportunities as well as four beautiful seasons to enjoy them in.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized amount to be determined

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday; hours to be determined.