Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist (Physician)

Quick Facts

• Role: Full-time Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist
• Focus: Acute and chronic liver disease care (inpatient and outpatient)
• Key clinical areas: Hepatitis C/B, MASLD, alcohol-associated liver disease, autoimmune liver disease, liver transplant coordination

Description

Provide direct patient care for acute and chronic liver disease across inpatient and outpatient settings, including diagnosis and management of the full spectrum of chronic liver diseases. Manage inpatient and outpatient liver consultations, share gastroenterology/hepatology consult coverage in rotation, and perform endoscopy in the GI lab as clinical time allows. Coordinate comprehensive pre- and post-liver transplant evaluations and provide long-term post-transplant clinic care in partnership with VA transplant centers and the university affiliate.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient care for liver and GI disorders, including endoscopy performance in the GI lab
• Manage liver consults and provide guidance to other providers and mid-level practitioners
• Participate in rotating inpatient gastroenterology/hepatology consult service coverage
• Conduct pre-liver transplant evaluations and ensure timely access to transplant services
• Provide medical management and longitudinal care with VA transplant centers and the university affiliate
• Manage post-liver transplant clinic for long-term care and complication management
• Actively participate in weekly tumor board meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Clinically supervise and teach fellows and residents in liver clinic, endoscopy unit, and inpatient consult service
• Provide rotating emergency on-call coverage for gastroenterology/hepatology during weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Complete chart reviews, administrative tasks, trainings, and medical record documentation

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal total rewards package
• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible CME-related paid absence)
• Federal retirement options: traditional pension (with vesting) and 401(k) with VA contributions
• Federal insurance: health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care
• Licensure: 1 full, unrestricted medical license from any US state or territory
• CME: possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (eligible candidates; full-time with board certification)
• Malpractice: free liability protection with tail coverage
• Contract: no physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
• Possible recruitment/relocation incentives (sign-on bonus)
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): eligible applicants may receive student loan repayment up to $200,000; award amount and term (typically 1–5 years) determined by the program office