Physician Gastroenterologist - Full-Time - Recruitment Incentive / EDRP Authorized

You are invited to join a team a team-oriented medical staff providing care for those who have served. Manchester VA Medical Center's services include urgent care, primary care, ambulatory surgery, specialty clinics, mental health services, hospital-based home care, community acute care, and long term care. In addition to the medical center, it also operates four (4) community-based outpatient clinics and is internationally recognized for its research in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other behavioral disorders. Academic affiliations include Dartmouth Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Rivier School of Nursing, and more.

Manchester is the largest city area in northern New England, the economic and cultural capital of New Hampshire, and home to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport; one of the largest airports in New England. Manchester offers abundant opportunities for residents, visitors and tourists alike. Whatever you are looking for is within reach; the beautiful White Mountains and Lakes Region are to the North, the Atlantic Ocean and fine Seacoast life to the East, beautiful countryside throughout the state and a host of activities, culture and dining experiences are all right here.

Duties

Provides comprehensive patient care in the form of consultative outpatient Gastroenterology patient care at the VA Manchester Healthcare System.

The staff Gastroenterologist always works within her or his privileges. Must be qualified to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with gastrointestinal diseases according to standard, usual, and acceptable methods, and techniques. The Gastroenterologist is expected to maintain current knowledge and skills. She or he must be able to deliver interventions throughout the full spectrum of gastroenterology care, i.e. she or he is expected to maintain a high level of diagnostic and therapeutic acumen.

Reports to Chief of Medicine. Practices independently, using professional judgment and expertise to make decisions about services and treatment provided to Veterans. Consults with the supervisor as needed and with colleagues to develop knowledge and apply agency policies and practices to new matters. His/her work is reviewed for technical adequacy and conformance with procedures and practices applicable to the subject.

Primary duties include performance of general gastroenterology clinical assessments on established and newly consulted patients, plus a full range of routine upper and lower GI endoscopy.

The Gastroenterologist ensures a high level of communication with patients, referring providers, nursing staff and support staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Completion of medical records in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws and compliance with VA Rules and Regulations.
• Participation in quality assurance programs and chart reviews
• Participation in performance improvement projects
• Participation in care audits and peer reviews
• Demonstration of corporate citizenship by serving as a leader and/or active member on Medical Center committees as requested
• Attendance at Medical Service Staff meetings
• Participation in teaching programs for medical students and residents
• Maintenance of Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Maintenance of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) if required by role and responsibilities
• Participation in Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) processes as a practicing clinician and also as a chart reviewer for professional colleagues
• Completion of all mandatory trainings by due date

Apply this position by going to:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/855158300

or reaching out to

Brian Samolyk

Human Resource Specialist
Physician / Provider Recruitment & Onboarding

VA New England Healthcare System VISN 1

  New Hampshire and Rhode Island

Cell:    603-703-1255 / 603-548-7830

Email: brian.samolyk@va.gov

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