Gastroenterologist (Supervisory) - Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory Physician (Gastroenterology)

• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm

Description

The Gastroenterologist Supervisor oversees administrative and programmatic resources as well as professional activities within the Gastroenterology Section. You will provide outpatient GI care and consultations across the VA Pacific Islands Health Care system, including community-based outpatient clinics, and provide guidance, teaching, and consultation for staff education and trainees. Qualifying candidates may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative and programmatic resources and professional/administrative activities within the Gastroenterology Section

• Supervise staff and support selection, orientation, and continuing education in collaboration with physician leaders

• Develop and initiate policies, procedures, and organizational structures to achieve Gastroenterology Section goals

• Ensure compliance with agency regulations, medical staff bylaws, facility policies, Joint Commission standards, and other regulations

• Provide direct outpatient clinical care and GI consultation for veterans across multiple community-based outpatient clinics (travel required)

• Direct, coordinate, and supervise clinical efforts for gastroenterology care delivery within VAPIHCS

• Provide guidance, teaching, and consultation on staff education and development, including teaching for rotating trainees

• Provide leadership in research/academic activities; protected research time may be available if desired

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only if recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible per VA policy)

• MD or equivalent degree from an approved allopathic or osteopathic institution

• Current, full, unrestricted medical license (to practice medicine or surgery)

• Residency training leading to eligibility for board certification (or an approved alternative pathway)

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• TB testing and immunization evaluations completed

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

• Complete VA online onboarding and pre-employment requirements; provide acceptable I-9 identification (REAL ID compliant as of May 7, 2025)

• Urinalysis drug screening if selected for a testing-designated position

• Selective Service registration for eligible males born after 12/31/1959

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal total rewards package

• Recruitment/Relocation incentives may be authorized (sign-on bonus)

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): award amount and eligibility period determined by VA; former EDRP participants ineligible to apply

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases

• Paid time off: 50–55 days per year (including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays; plus possible paid absence for CME)

• Retirement: traditional federal pension with vesting and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA

• Insurance: federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care options

• CME reimbursement possible ($1,000/year with board certification requirement)

• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage

• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting