VHA Gastroenterologist in Mather VA, Sacramento CA

Join Our Dedicated Team Serving America's Heroes

At the VA, we believe in making a meaningful and personal contribution to the lives of those who have served our country. Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced professional, working at the VA gives you the chance to impact the lives of America's Veterans in a truly special way. Our Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) and VA Hospital in Sacramento, CA, are committed to providing top-tier healthcare in a state-of-the-art environment. We offer a wide array of medical services, ranging from primary care to specialized treatments, with a focus on delivering comprehensive care to our Veterans, including those in rural areas through our mobile health clinic.

Outstanding Benefits and Career Growth

As a member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salary, health benefits, and the potential for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) benefits. You can receive up to $200,000 over five years—tax-free—along with a Recruitment Incentive for those willing to commit to a minimum 3-year service obligation. The VA provides an exceptional work environment that fosters career development, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to work alongside passionate healthcare professionals.

Make a Difference in a Vibrant Community

Sacramento, California, offers an exceptional environment for both work and life, making it a prime location for recruitment. Known as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, the city is rich in culture, history, and outdoor activities, with easy access to destinations like San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and Napa Valley. For those seeking meaningful careers, working for the VA in Sacramento offers the opportunity to serve our nation's heroes while benefiting from a strong work/life balance, professional development, and competitive benefits. Whether you’re interested in healthcare, research, or support roles, the VA provides a fulfilling and rewarding career path, with ample room for growth and advancement. Combine this with Sacramento’s dynamic arts scene, vibrant dining options, and strong sense of community, and you’ll find a perfect place to build a career and enjoy a high quality of life.

Tour of duty: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, no on-call or weekends, Alternative work schedules may be available, to include part-time appointments.

Salary: $320,000 - $380,000 plus much more!

Candidates must: 1) be a US citizen or PRA (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with [38 U.S.C. § 7407(a)]; 2) possess a current, full, unrestricted medical license in any state, 3) board prepared/certified in Family or Internal Medicine and board eligible/certified in Gastroenterology, and 4) Flu vaccination. Preferred experience: Best qualified candidates will be Board Certified in Gastroenterology

Let's Connect!

Kelly De Boer, VA Physician Recruiter kelly.deboer@va.gov 

The Department of Veteran Affairs Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS) is an integrated health care delivery system, offering a comprehensive array of medical, surgical, rehabilitative, mental health and extended care to veterans in Northern California. The health system is comprised of a medical center in Sacramento; a rehabilitation and extended care facility in Martinez; outpatient clinics in Martinez, Fairfield, Vallejo, Stockton, Modesto, Sonora, Sacramento (Mather and McClellan Park), Auburn, Yuba City, Redding, Chico, and Yreka; and dental clinics in Vallejo, Sacramento and Redding.

The Sacramento VA Medical Center is a 81-bed, state-of-the-art, inpatient facility offering a full range of comprehensive health care services including medical, surgical, primary and mental health care. The medical center, which is comprised of 25 medical-surgical beds, 30 TCU beds, 10 ICU beds, 16 BHICU, and a four room operating suite, also a cardiac catheterization lab, a gastrointestinal & endoscopy suite, angiography capability and 16,000 square-feet of research laboratory. Offers a wide range of outpatient and diagnostic services, including mammography, MRI, CT, and PET scanning.

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Sacramento, California is one of the most historic cities in California. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and American River, two hours between both San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains with access to exceptional wine in Napa and Sonoma. Known as America's Farm-to-Fork Capital, recognized for its cutting-edge cuisine, farm-fresh restaurants, and plentiful farmers' markets. Sacramento has many cultural and artistic events, live music, dining and the NBA's Sacramento Kings. Come see why this is the place to live, work and play!

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service