Harlingen VA Health Care Center - Harlingen, Texas

Gastroenterology Staff Physician 

The VA Health Care System is currently recruiting Gastroenterology Staff Physicians at the following locations:

Harlingen VA Health Care Center – Harlingen, Texas 

Position Highlights

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• No call, no weekends
• Patient Volume: 5–10 patients per day (subject to change)

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient gastroenterology care
• Diagnose and manage GI conditions, with a focus on hepatitis care
• Develop and implement diagnostic and therapeutic care plans
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care and provide patient/family education
• Participate in clinical, educational, and research activities, as appropriate

Procedural Experience

Expected proficiency may include:

• EGD, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Polypectomy, PEG placement, small bowel and liver biopsy
• Esophageal dilation, motility studies, band ligation, sclerotherapy
• Stent placement, laser therapies, and treatment of GI bleeding

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive federal physician salary (base + market pay)
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000
• Comprehensive federal benefits:
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Federal retirement with matching contributions
• Paid holidays and annual leave
• CME support and malpractice coverage
• Retention incentive up to $60,000 for 3 years may be available

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited U.S. medical school
• Completion of Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship
• Current, unrestricted U.S. medical license
• DEA eligibility
• 3–5 years GI experience preferred (VA or DoD experience a plus)
• Teaching, mentoring, or research experience desirable