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Pay Range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range $335,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr
Summary The Miami VA Health System is recruiting a Gastroenterologist with interests in advanced endoscopy—general gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or GI motility. We are a Tier 1b academic VA referral center that incorporates high quality clinical work, exceptional research opportunities and teaching in a highly collegial work environment.
Qualifications To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable). Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education: Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
License and Registration: Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification (Gastroenterology)
NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
Rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
Board Certification: in Gastroenterology
English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d)
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre‑employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
This position requires: light to moderate lifting (15 - 44 lbs.)
light carrying (15 lbs
and under
reaching above shoulder
use of fingers
both hands required
walking (up to 2 hours)
standing (up to 2 hours)
kneeling (up to 1 hour)
ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
near vision correctable at 13"" to 16""
far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
depth perception
ability to distinguish basic colors
ability to distinguish shades of colors
hearing (aid permitted)
emotional stability
mental stability
working closely with others
and working alone.
Duties
This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis
Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made
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
Program 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
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov if you have any questions or concerns
Learn more
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates
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/d/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 Miami VA Health System (MVAHCS) is seeking a gastroenterologist eager to practice clinical medicine in an academic teaching environment
MVAHCS is a core teaching affiliate of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
medical students - residents - and fellows rotate at our facility
Protected time for research and administration can be offered for exceptional candidates
The candidate must be committed to quality patient care and teaching related to GI and liver disorders
For the advanced endoscopy specialist - proficiency in EUS - and ERCP is required
Third space endoscopy is desirable but not mandatory
Excellent facilities and equipment are in place
Our GI service provides some remote care through telehealth and video visits
The physician will participate in the education and supervision of house staff including GI fellows - residents - and medical students
There are numerous opportunities for exceptional clinical research and collaboration in research projects
This is a wonderful opportunity to live in beautiful South Florida and practice high-quality academic medicine in an ethical environment with dedicated colleagues and enthusiastic trainees
Academic opportunities with work life balance are hard to come by in South Florida! Duties include - but are not limited to: Works in out-patient clinics as assigned for treatment of gastroenterological/liver-related and other conditions
Performs History and physicals on all assigned patients
Participates in (Gastro) Clinics and/or manages independent clinic
Provides Patient and family communication and education as necessary
Participates in education of medical and (Gastro) residents and nursing staff
Responds rapidly in emergency situations and keeps medical staff informed of all changes in a patients' condition
Consistently demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating (Gastro) patients and performing diagnostic tests
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday- 8:00am - 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).
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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Physician (Gastroenterology)
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Pay Range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base Pay Range $335,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr
Summary The Miami VA Health System is recruiting a Gastroenterologist with interests in advanced endoscopy—general gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or GI motility. We are a Tier 1b academic VA referral center that incorporates high quality clinical work, exceptional research opportunities and teaching in a highly collegial work environment.
Qualifications To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable). Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
Education: Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
License and Registration: Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification (Gastroenterology)
NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
Rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
Board Certification: in Gastroenterology
English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d)
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre‑employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
This position requires: light to moderate lifting (15 - 44 lbs.)
light carrying (15 lbs
and under
reaching above shoulder
use of fingers
both hands required
walking (up to 2 hours)
standing (up to 2 hours)
kneeling (up to 1 hour)
ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
near vision correctable at 13"" to 16""
far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
depth perception
ability to distinguish basic colors
ability to distinguish shades of colors
hearing (aid permitted)
emotional stability
mental stability
working closely with others
and working alone.
Duties
This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis
Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made
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
Program 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
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov if you have any questions or concerns
Learn more
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be authorized for highly qualified candidates
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/d/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 Miami VA Health System (MVAHCS) is seeking a gastroenterologist eager to practice clinical medicine in an academic teaching environment
MVAHCS is a core teaching affiliate of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
medical students - residents - and fellows rotate at our facility
Protected time for research and administration can be offered for exceptional candidates
The candidate must be committed to quality patient care and teaching related to GI and liver disorders
For the advanced endoscopy specialist - proficiency in EUS - and ERCP is required
Third space endoscopy is desirable but not mandatory
Excellent facilities and equipment are in place
Our GI service provides some remote care through telehealth and video visits
The physician will participate in the education and supervision of house staff including GI fellows - residents - and medical students
There are numerous opportunities for exceptional clinical research and collaboration in research projects
This is a wonderful opportunity to live in beautiful South Florida and practice high-quality academic medicine in an ethical environment with dedicated colleagues and enthusiastic trainees
Academic opportunities with work life balance are hard to come by in South Florida! Duties include - but are not limited to: Works in out-patient clinics as assigned for treatment of gastroenterological/liver-related and other conditions
Performs History and physicals on all assigned patients
Participates in (Gastro) Clinics and/or manages independent clinic
Provides Patient and family communication and education as necessary
Participates in education of medical and (Gastro) residents and nursing staff
Responds rapidly in emergency situations and keeps medical staff informed of all changes in a patients' condition
Consistently demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating (Gastro) patients and performing diagnostic tests
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday- 8:00am - 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).
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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