Join South Texas VA as a Gastroenterologist - Serve Heroes, Advance Your Career!

Unleash Your Expertise. Serve America's Heroes.

The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is seeking a passionate gastroenterologist to join our dedicated team.

Why STVHCS is the Perfect Fit:

• Make a Difference: Deliver exceptional, compassionate care to veterans with digestive disorders.
• Unmatched Opportunities: Enhance your skills in advanced endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, and more within our state-of-the-art facilities.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible scheduling.
• San Antonio Awaits: Experience a vibrant culture, thriving culinary scene, and rich history

You'll be Part of a Supportive Team Offering:

• Collaboration: Work closely with specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Continuous Learning: Attend conferences, workshops, and stay at the forefront of your field.
• Professional Development: Pursue leadership opportunities and participate in research.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship (required)
• M.D. or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license (any state)
• Residency training in gastroenterology
• Board certified or eligible in gastroenterology

Sign-on and Relocation Bonuses Available!

Benefits Package:

• Competitive Salary: $350,000 - $400,000
• Annual Performance Bonus: Up to 7.5%
• Guaranteed Salary Increases
• Full Licensure Reimbursement
• CME Allowance: $1,000/year and paid time off for CME attendance
• Malpractice Insurance: With tail coverage
• No Employment Contract
• Paid Time Off: 26 days of vacation, 13 days of sick leave with carryover, and 10 federal holidays
• Federal Retirement Plan: Including the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): A 401(k)-style plan with agency matching contributions
• Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS): A comprehensive retirement plan
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Nationwide Transfer Opportunities
• Education Debt Repayment Program: Up to $200,000 tax-free for eligible loans ($40,000/year for up to 5 years)

Advantages of Living in Texas and San Antonio:

• Tax-Free State: Texas has no state income tax, allowing you to keep more of your hard-earned money.
• San Antonio's Appeal: Enjoy a city with a vibrant culture, a thriving culinary scene, rich history, affordable cost of living, and numerous recreational activities. San Antonio offers a family-friendly environment with excellent schools and diverse neighborhoods.

Ready to Make a Difference? Join us in honoring veterans and enjoy the many benefits of living and working in San Antonio.

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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.