Physician - Gastroenterologist
Job Description
Job Description
Position Overview
Become a part of our team at the Department of Veterans VA Medical Center in San Francisco, CA as a Physician - Gastroenterologist!
The Gastroenterologist will deliver comprehensive medical and specialized services to outpatients, inpatients, and nursing home residents. This role involves providing consultative care to veterans in the field of Gastroenterology. The physician will be tasked with diagnosing, treating, and managing patients suffering from gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary disorders using established and accepted methods. Responsibilities include offering both inpatient and outpatient consultation services related to GI and liver diseases. The physician will also oversee the administration of conscious sedation and perform various GI procedures, such as EGD (gastroscopy), complex stricture dilation, EGD with PEG, colonoscopies, push enteroscopy, GI manometry, Bravo studies, and advanced imaging techniques like NBI and chromoendoscopy.
Additionally, the physician is expected to actively engage in research and educational activities, fulfilling the academic requirements for an appointment with the UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program.
The incumbent will play a vital role in the education and training of residents, fellows, medical students, and non-physician clinical trainees, participating in rounds and delivering lectures. The responsibilities of the staff Gastroenterologist will encompass administrative duties, direct patient care, teaching, and research, all of which are interwoven into their daily activities and decision-making processes.
Benefits and Features
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Expected Salary Range: Between $300K - $400K (negotiable based on qualifications, credentials, and experience)
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Education Debt Reduction Program: Authorized for student loan repayment
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Work Schedule: Full-time, with hours determined by the supervisor
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Compensation: Competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, and regular salary increases
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Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid leave annually (including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and a potential 5-day paid absence for CME)
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Retirement Benefits: Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) and a federal 401K with up to 5% contributions from the organization
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Insurance Coverage: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many federal programs can be continued into retirement)
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Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory
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CME Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 per year (must be full-time and board-certified)
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Malpractice Coverage: Liability protection with tail coverage included
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Contractual Terms: No Physician Employment Contract and minimal restrictions on moonlighting
We invite you to explore employment opportunities with us in San Francisco, CA. We provide a mission that you can truly invest in, along with a vibrant environment for new experiences. Join a team that prioritizes a healthy work-life balance and take pride in your contribution to honoring those who have served.