Join the South Texas VA Health Care System as a Gastroenterologist in Vibrant San Antonio, Texas!

Location: Audie L. Murphy VA Medical Center – San Antonio, Texas
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Specialty: Gastroenterology Staff Physician
Openings: 2 Positions

? About the Opportunity

Are you a dedicated and skilled Gastroenterologist looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in the lives of Veterans?
Join the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) in San Antonio, TX, the fastest-growing VA in the nation, and become part of a team committed to excellence, education, and innovation.

? Position Highlights

? Provide compassionate, comprehensive care for GI and hepatology patients
? Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures
? Participate in educational programs, quality assurance initiatives, and clinical research
? Collaborate with an interprofessional team of 8 physicians, 3 APPs, 2 RNs, and a fully staffed endoscopy suite
? Work in state-of-the-art facilities with Olympus endoscopes and modern endoscopy suites

? Facilities & Academic Affiliation

• Endoscopy suites at Audie Murphy Hospital and ambulatory surgery center
• Affiliation with UT Health San Antonio for teaching and research
• Opportunities for adjunct faculty appointments and scholarly activities

? VA Physician Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• MD or DO degree from accredited institution (or ECFMG-certified foreign equivalent)
• Full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
• Residency Training: Completion of ACGME-approved program
• Board Certification/Eligibility: Gastroenterology & Hepatology
• English Proficiency
• Must meet VA physical standards and pass background/security clearance

? Compensation & Incentives

• Salary: $380,000 – $400,000 annually
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP):
  ? Up to $40,000 per year tax-free for 5 years
  ? Total up to $200,000 toward student loan repayment
• Relocation Assistance & Sign-On Bonus

? Benefits That Make a Difference

• Work-Life Balance:
  ? Limited call (approx. 6 weeks/year)
  ? Flexible scheduling options
  ? 26 days annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays
• Retirement Security:
  ? Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) – pension plan
  ? Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) – 401(k)-style plan with up to 5% matching
• Comprehensive Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life
• Annual CME Allowance
• Malpractice Coverage: Fully covered by VA

? Why San Antonio?

• Affordable cost of living & no state income tax
• Rich cultural heritage (Alamo, River Walk)
• Year-round attractions: Fiesta Festival, Six Flags, SeaWorld
• Thriving food scene & arts community
• Family-friendly neighborhoods & excellent schools

? Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and join a team that values excellence, respect, and commitment to our nation’s heroes!
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Equal Opportunity Employer

STVHCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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

South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is comprised of two inpatient campuses: the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio and the Kerrville VA Hospital in Kerrville, Texas. STVHCS serves one of the largest primary service areas in the nation and is part of the VA Heart of Texas Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 17), with offices located in Arlington, Texas. South Texas provides health care services for 80,000 unique Veterans. The Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital (ALMMVH), named after the nation’s most decorated World War II hero, is a quaternary care facility, which is affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). Comprehensive health care is provided through acute medical, surgical, mental health, physical medicine and rehabilitation, geriatric, and primary care services. Comprised of a Spinal Cord Injury Center, a Community Living Center, a Domiciliary, and a Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP). ALMMVH provides quaternary services including bone marrow transplantation, open-heart surgery, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography. As a Level II Research facility ALMMVH has projects that include aging, cardiac surgery, cancer, diabetes and HIV. The facility has one of three National Institutes of Health sponsored clinical research centers in the VA. In addition, the Geriatric Research, Education & Clinical Center (GRECC) is a “Center of Excellence.” The Kerrville VA Hospital (KVAH), located 65 miles northwest of San Antonio, provides primary care, some specialty care, geriatric evaluation and management, palliative care, and long-term care services with a Community Living Center. Outpatient clinics offer primary care and some specialty care while sharing resources with each other and their respective communities. When required, Veterans are referred to ALMMVH or KVAH for specialty care including medicine, surgery, neuropsychiatry, rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and long-term care services.