Join Our Dedicated Team as a Gynecologist at West Los Angeles VAMC!

The Greater Los Angeles Health Care System (GLA) is seeking a full-time, board eligible or board-certified physician to join our Division of Gynecology. Become part of a dedicated team providing top-notch care to our Veteran patients. The ideal candidate will be capable of handling general gynecology, gynecologic surgery, and taking call duties.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive outpatient and inpatient gynecological care.
• Perform a range of outpatient procedures, but not limited to, pap smears, colposcopies, biopsies, and IUD placements.
• Provide exceptional perioperative and operative care, including procedures such as endometrial biopsies, hysteroscopies, laparoscopy, hysterectomies (both minimally invasive and open), and myomectomies.
• Participate in quality assurance and peer review processes.
• Offer surgical consultations via telehealth and in-person settings.
• Document patient symptoms, order diagnostic tests, and discuss treatment plans.
• Serve as an advisory member on various committees and boards within the medical staff.
• Coordinate Veteran care with facility and community resources.
• Educate and evaluate medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Participate in clinical calls within assigned hours.

Why Join VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System?

• Impactful Work: Provide high-quality gynecological care to the nation's Veterans, making a real difference in the lives of those who have served.
• Patient Centered Care: Focus on delivering patient-centered care, building strong relationships and trust with your patients.
• Comprehensive Services: Be part of a Level 1A complexity tertiary care health organization providing state-of-the-art care to one of the largest Veteran populations in the VA system.
• Interdisciplinary Approach: Join a supportive and multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals committed to excellence in patient care.
• Professional Growth: Engage in continuous learning and professional growth through participation in medical education and training programs for medical students, residents, and fellows.

Work Schedule: Full-time / On-site

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine
• Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license
• Must have completed residency in an accredited core specialty
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Fellowship training in minimally invasive gynecology surgery, urogynecology, or gynecologic oncology is preferred.

Benefits and Features:

• Salary Range: $255,000-$300,000
• PTO: 50–55 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays,)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits 
• Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CME
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Education Debt Reduction Program up to $200,000 in qualified loan reimbursement
• Service without strings: No employment contracts or restrictive covenants.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.

Discover the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLA) - a renowned Department of Veterans Affairs institution dedicated to providing exceptional care for veterans. GLA is a robust system catering to the diverse healthcare needs of Veterans residing throughout five counties: Los Angeles, Ventura, Kern, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo. With two ambulatory care centers, a tertiary care facility, and eight community-based outpatient clinics, GLA serves over 1.4 million veterans.  

GLA is a beacon of extensive and comprehensive healthcare facilities within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Our West Los Angeles VA Medical and Sepulveda VA Medical Centers, both teaching hospitals, offer a comprehensive range of health services for Veterans, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and a strong focus on education and research. GLA's affiliations with the UCLA School of Medicine, USC School of Medicine, and over 45 colleges, universities, and vocational schools in 17 medical, nursing, paramedical, and administrative programs enhance our healthcare capabilities. We provide professional training in most major medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties. We strive to discover knowledge, develop VA scientists and healthcare leaders, and create innovations that advance healthcare for Veterans and contribute to the nation's health.

GLA boasts one of the most extensive research programs in the VA, encompassing six research centers of excellence.  Collaboration is the cornerstone of our research efforts, and we are dedicated to research that enriches the knowledge base and fosters the next generation of healthcare leaders. We aim to drive innovations that enhance healthcare for veterans and the nation. We are committed to involving veterans in our research community, providing them opportunities to contribute and benefit from our work, and making them feel included and valued. Our ultimate goal is to use research to promote better health and health care for all. 

Accreditations from prestigious bodies such as the Joint Commission, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, American Psychological Association, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Council on Chiropractic Education further underscore our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, instilling confidence in the quality of care we provide.