Physician-Gastroenterology-Hepatologist

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 ineligible to apply. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals, as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be approved for highly qualified candidate Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, for questions/assistance. 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 Central Arkansas Veteran Healthcare System (CAVHS) is for a full-time Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist. The physician will be expected to cooperate with and participate in medical duties or functions related to quality of care, peer review, serving on facility committees and other performance improvement activities. The Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist will provide the following .Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide direct patient care for the patients with acute/chronic liver disease including inpatient and outpatient care. Diagnose and manage the full spectrum of chronic liver diseases including Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease, Alcohol-associated liver disease, and autoimmune liver disease. Manage inpatient and outpatient liver consults and provide guidance to the other providers including mid-level practitioners. Share inpatient Gastroenterology and Hepatology consult service in rotation with other attendings. Provide care for patients with GI disorders, which includes performance of endoscopy in GI lab, with remaining clinical time. Coordinate and conduct comprehensive pre-and post-liver transplant evaluations, including timely access to transplant services, medical management and longitudinal care in partnership with VA transplant centers and our university affiliate, University of Arkansas of Medical Sciences. Manage post-liver transplant clinic to provide long-term care with medical optimization and address complications. Actively participate in the weekly tumor board meetings and collaborate with radiology, surgery, pharmacy, psychology, and social work teams as needed. Clinically supervise and teach fellows and residents in liver clinic, endoscopy unit and inpatient consult service. Provide on-call coverage of emergency consultations of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology se

Salaire : $365,000 – $390,000/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) consists of two inpatient campuses located at Little Rock and North Little Rock, Arkansas. Little Rock is the capital city of Arkansas, located in the central part of the state. Little Rock has earned a reputation among history buffs, foodies and art lovers as an exciting place to live. Residents can spend their weekend exploring the historic Arkansas State Capitol, wandering through the Arkansas Art Center or enjoying, the beautiful Ozark Mountains.