U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Section Chief, Gastroenterologist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305
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Pay Range Base pay range: $300,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr
Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval – award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.
Qualifications To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending 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
Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
Degree obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or 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
PRPs: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs who would otherwise meet the basic requirements are eligible to be appointed as “Physician Resident Providers” (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis. PRPs are not independent practitioners and will not be privileged. The scope of practice allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Preferred Experience: Board‑certified Gastroenterology physician with advanced clinical experience and demonstrated administrative and leadership skills
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction – standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, turning, and going up and down flights of stairs.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCMENT
All qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager on a weekly basis
The 2‑page resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series
For more information – refer to Required Documents below
Location: VA – VHA – Mid‑Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6) – Fayetteville VA Medical Center (VAMC) – Chief of Staff – Medicine Service
The successful candidate will serve as the Section Chief for Gastroenterology Section
Ensure quality and timeliness of services, customer satisfaction, and compliance with standards of accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission and the Inspector General’s Combined Assessment Program
Ensure appropriate use of resources and maintain state‑of‑the‑art standards of care
Collaborate with other services as appropriate
Accountable to the Chief of the Medicine Service for assurance of effective delivery of care in gastroenterology while meeting compliance standards
Provide expert consultation and treatment to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, including GI clinics, GI procedures, and inpatient medical, surgical, and critical care services
Provide feedback and patient education; demonstrate excellence and meet or exceed compliance standards
Evaluate, diagnose, consult, and order appropriate diagnostic studies and treatments for all GI patients assigned under their care
Provide consultative evaluations for other services (general medical wards, surgical wards, emergency department) and perform administrative functions as assigned by the Chief of the Medicine Service
Provide compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient care to promote health and treat critical illnesses
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills for professional relationships with patients, families, and healthcare team
Adhere to stated policies and provide timely documentation of clinical notes (Consult H&Ps, clinic notes, procedure notes)
Coordinate and communicate treatment plans with inpatient and outpatient healthcare providers requesting consultative services
Administrative duties: Ensure operations and compliance with Veterans Health Administration guidelines for Gastroenterology Section of Medical Service
Manage schedules of employees, ensure up‑to‑date call schedule coverage and posting, hold monthly section meetings, and allocate resources for adequate coverage of clinical programs
Attend required staff meetings, communicate up and down the chain of command, prepare heads‑up and issue briefs related to adverse patient outcomes
Other duties as assigned
Benefits
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package (VHA Physician Total Rewards)
Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus) available to highly qualified candidates
Relocation Incentive available to eligible candidates
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) authorized; former EDRP participants ineligible
Contact Cheryl Lahair (cheryl.lahair@va.gov) – EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and up to 5 days paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many programs carried into retirement)
Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. 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
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Section Chief, Gastroenterologist
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants
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Section Chief, Gastroenterologist
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Pay Range Base pay range: $300,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yr
Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval – award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.
Qualifications To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending 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
Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
Degree obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or 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
PRPs: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs who would otherwise meet the basic requirements are eligible to be appointed as “Physician Resident Providers” (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis. PRPs are not independent practitioners and will not be privileged. The scope of practice allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Preferred Experience: Board‑certified Gastroenterology physician with advanced clinical experience and demonstrated administrative and leadership skills
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction – standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, turning, and going up and down flights of stairs.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCMENT
All qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager on a weekly basis
The 2‑page resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series
For more information – refer to Required Documents below
Location: VA – VHA – Mid‑Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6) – Fayetteville VA Medical Center (VAMC) – Chief of Staff – Medicine Service
The successful candidate will serve as the Section Chief for Gastroenterology Section
Ensure quality and timeliness of services, customer satisfaction, and compliance with standards of accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission and the Inspector General’s Combined Assessment Program
Ensure appropriate use of resources and maintain state‑of‑the‑art standards of care
Collaborate with other services as appropriate
Accountable to the Chief of the Medicine Service for assurance of effective delivery of care in gastroenterology while meeting compliance standards
Provide expert consultation and treatment to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, including GI clinics, GI procedures, and inpatient medical, surgical, and critical care services
Provide feedback and patient education; demonstrate excellence and meet or exceed compliance standards
Evaluate, diagnose, consult, and order appropriate diagnostic studies and treatments for all GI patients assigned under their care
Provide consultative evaluations for other services (general medical wards, surgical wards, emergency department) and perform administrative functions as assigned by the Chief of the Medicine Service
Provide compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient care to promote health and treat critical illnesses
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills for professional relationships with patients, families, and healthcare team
Adhere to stated policies and provide timely documentation of clinical notes (Consult H&Ps, clinic notes, procedure notes)
Coordinate and communicate treatment plans with inpatient and outpatient healthcare providers requesting consultative services
Administrative duties: Ensure operations and compliance with Veterans Health Administration guidelines for Gastroenterology Section of Medical Service
Manage schedules of employees, ensure up‑to‑date call schedule coverage and posting, hold monthly section meetings, and allocate resources for adequate coverage of clinical programs
Attend required staff meetings, communicate up and down the chain of command, prepare heads‑up and issue briefs related to adverse patient outcomes
Other duties as assigned
Benefits
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package (VHA Physician Total Rewards)
Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus) available to highly qualified candidates
Relocation Incentive available to eligible candidates
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) authorized; former EDRP participants ineligible
Contact Cheryl Lahair (cheryl.lahair@va.gov) – EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and up to 5 days paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many programs carried into retirement)
Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. 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
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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