Physician / Gastroenterology / Alabama / Permanent / Gastroenterologis

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: September 18, 2020

Job Description:

The Central Alabama Veteran Health Care System (CAVHCS) located in Montgomery and Tuskegee, AL is seeking a energetic Gastroenterologist to provide consultation and treatment for patients in all patient care settings and performs diagnostic and therapeutic invasive procedures. Outpatient clinics may be held on both the Montgomery and Tuskegee campuses. He/She chairs or participates in committees and workgroups. He/She participates in student and resident training programs. The Gastroenterologist may have on-call time and may work off-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays as priorities demonstrate a need. * Direct Patient Care* Customer Service* Quality management/Performance Improvement* Performance Measures* Utilization review and management* Evidence-based practice.* Administrative and other functions as assignedAdditional Qualifications:Board Certified or Board Eligible in GastroenterologySkill in performing diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower endoscopy, including stent placement, PEGs, and dilation. Proficiency with EUS and ERCP is preferredMaintain current BLS and ACLS certificationMaintain privileges at all times at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care SystemExcellent communication skillsFunctions with patience and energy in a bureaucratic environmentEnjoys working as a member of a multidisciplinary teamWork Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30p.m.) There will be instances when the selectee may be required to work off-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays as priorities demonstrate a need on a rotating basis.Salary Range: up to $300,000 per yearRecruitment/Relocation incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidateSelected candidate may be able to apply for education loan assistance thru the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Participation is based on funds availability.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: US Citizenship. Citizen of United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy)Must be proficient in written and spoken EnglishDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicineCurrent, 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

Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, Montgomery , Physician / Gastroenterology / Alabama / Permanent / Gastroenterologis, Healthcare , Montgomery, Alabama