Gastroenterology Job at Veterans Health Administration in Battle Creek, MI

Battle Creek is a hidden gem in Michigan, offering a mix of history, nature, and fun activities. Known as the "Cereal City," it's home to the Kellogg Company, where you can learn about the history of breakfast cereals. Battle Creek also boasts beautiful parks like Leila Arboretum and Binder Park Zoo, perfect for family outings. For those who love the outdoors, the Battle Creek Linear Park provides scenic trails for walking or biking. History buffs will enjoy the Kimball House Museum and the Underground Railroad Sculpture. Whether you're into history, nature, or just looking for a relaxing getaway, Battle Creek has something for everyone.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. 

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

The Gastroenterologist is to ensure the quality and timeliness of the services provided, customer satisfaction, as well as compliance with the standards of accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission and the Inspector General's Combined Assessment Program. The Gastroenterologist is to ensure appropriate use of the available resources, will be responsible for the state-of-the-art standards of care in Specialty Service, and will collaborate with other Services as appropriate.

The Gastroenterologist may be asked to complete projects related to his/her area of specialty, expertise, and interests relevant to VA directives and policies. Projects would likely be directly related to his/her training but may occasionally be indirectly related to the practice of gastroenterology, all within the scope of the medical and surgical departments. An example of that would be leading administrative or clinical teams for VA and providing other project leaderships as appropriate. The Gastroenterologist accomplishes the health care delivery mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs in general. Services provided are subject to scrutiny by Congressional interests, service organizations, the public and the media.

FUNCTIONS
The Gastroenterologist is to be a physician, board certified in Gastroenterology, having completed an appropriate residency or fellowship. Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is required.

The Gastroenterologist will be responsible for the following tasks:
Gastroenterology physicians evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to adult patients with diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, pancreas, gallbladder/biliary system, as well as liver. Ordering and providing interpretation of appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. Evaluating, diagnosing, and developing management plans for new patients. Performing routine internal medicine procedures including paracentesis and anoscopy. Providing relevant patient education regarding diagnosis and medication management. Privileges also include supervision, teaching, and involvement of medical students, trainees, and residents, in the same setting.

Core gastroenterology procedures include, but are not limited to:

• Moderate Sedation (providers must maintain active ACLS certification)
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Colonoscopy with and without biopsy or polypectomy, dilation without fluoroscopy, control of bleeding
• EGD, with and without biopsy or polypectomy, dilation without fluoroscopy, control of bleeding
• Capsule endoscopy

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm