U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician, Gastroenterologist - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive and EDRP Author
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79161
Overview
Physician, Gastroenterologist
– Recruitment/Relocation Incentive and EDRP Authorized. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 12, 2026 or until positions are filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Location:
Amarillo VA Health Care System, Amarillo, Texas Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive gastroenterology care for patients, with a focus on patients with hepatitis, in outpatient and inpatient settings. Coordinate activities of other health care providers; teach fellow staff, residents, medical students, and allied health professionals. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including: Colonoscopy, Polypectomy, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Upper endoscopy, Esophageal banding or ligation of varices, Dilation of the esophagus (bouginage), Small bowel biopsy Maintain active medical licensure and privileges; board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology; maintain BLS certification as required by center policies. Share in responsibilities for patient care across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels; contribute to administration as assigned. Qualifications
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship (non-citizens considered only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy). Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school. Current, full, unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state/territory/DC. Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency program leading to eligibility for board certification; faculty appointments may require board certification for certain roles. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology. Four years post-fellowship clinical gastroenterology experience. Procedural experience: >500 EGD and >500 colonoscopies. Experience teaching residents and fellows. Other
Proficiency in English; ability to work within organizational goals and provide compassionate, effective patient care. Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy. Pre-employment urinalysis for illegal drug screening where required; refusal denies employment. Selective Service Registration for males born after 12/31/1959. Proficiency in English; subject to background/security check. Completion of online onboarding; acceptable I-9 documentation required. REAL ID compliance for identification after May 7, 2025. Pre-employment physical examination; influenza vaccination program participation. Complete all required documents per the Required Documents section. Probationary Period
2-year probationary period with evaluation against public interest criteria; continuation requires certification in writing that continued employment advances the public interest. Education and Licensure
Educational prerequisites, licensure, and residency requirements per VA standards (see job posting for full qualification standards). Benefits and Programs
Recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) authorized; Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) available with eligibility determined by VHA policy; program details pending approval. Health, dental, vision, life, long-term care insurance; 50–55 days paid time off per year; traditional federal pension and 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions; competitive salary and performance bonuses. Malpractice coverage with tail protection; no physician employment contract restrictions on moonlighting. Additional Information
Reference VA Qualification Standards at https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/; this job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. For application assistance, contact the Agency Contact listed in the announcement.
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Physician, Gastroenterologist
– Recruitment/Relocation Incentive and EDRP Authorized. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 12, 2026 or until positions are filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Location:
Amarillo VA Health Care System, Amarillo, Texas Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive gastroenterology care for patients, with a focus on patients with hepatitis, in outpatient and inpatient settings. Coordinate activities of other health care providers; teach fellow staff, residents, medical students, and allied health professionals. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including: Colonoscopy, Polypectomy, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Upper endoscopy, Esophageal banding or ligation of varices, Dilation of the esophagus (bouginage), Small bowel biopsy Maintain active medical licensure and privileges; board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology; maintain BLS certification as required by center policies. Share in responsibilities for patient care across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels; contribute to administration as assigned. Qualifications
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship (non-citizens considered only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy). Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school. Current, full, unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state/territory/DC. Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency program leading to eligibility for board certification; faculty appointments may require board certification for certain roles. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology. Four years post-fellowship clinical gastroenterology experience. Procedural experience: >500 EGD and >500 colonoscopies. Experience teaching residents and fellows. Other
Proficiency in English; ability to work within organizational goals and provide compassionate, effective patient care. Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy. Pre-employment urinalysis for illegal drug screening where required; refusal denies employment. Selective Service Registration for males born after 12/31/1959. Proficiency in English; subject to background/security check. Completion of online onboarding; acceptable I-9 documentation required. REAL ID compliance for identification after May 7, 2025. Pre-employment physical examination; influenza vaccination program participation. Complete all required documents per the Required Documents section. Probationary Period
2-year probationary period with evaluation against public interest criteria; continuation requires certification in writing that continued employment advances the public interest. Education and Licensure
Educational prerequisites, licensure, and residency requirements per VA standards (see job posting for full qualification standards). Benefits and Programs
Recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) authorized; Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) available with eligibility determined by VHA policy; program details pending approval. Health, dental, vision, life, long-term care insurance; 50–55 days paid time off per year; traditional federal pension and 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions; competitive salary and performance bonuses. Malpractice coverage with tail protection; no physician employment contract restrictions on moonlighting. Additional Information
Reference VA Qualification Standards at https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/; this job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. For application assistance, contact the Agency Contact listed in the announcement.
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