John J. Pershing VA Medical Center

Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Day Shift
Outpatient-Focused | No Call | No Weekends | No Holidays

Opportunity Overview

Aptive is seeking a full-time Gastroenterologist to join the team at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. This is a mission-driven opportunity offering exceptional work-life balance, predictable scheduling, and a supportive clinical environment focused on quality and continuity of care for America’s Veterans.

This role is ideal for a physician seeking meaningful practice without RVU pressure, ERCP requirements, or call responsibilities.

Position Highlights

• Outpatient-focused GI practice
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• No call, no weekends, no holidays
• One dedicated procedure day per week
• No ERCP or advanced endoscopy
• Stable patient volumes and strong nursing support
• Mission-driven VA healthcare setting

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide GI evaluations, consultations, follow-up visits, and longitudinal care for Veterans
• Diagnose and manage gastrointestinal conditions, including chronic liver disease and Hepatitis C
• Perform standard GI procedures as credentialed, including:
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
  • Colonoscopy
  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
  • Paracentesis
• Administer conscious sedation per VA procedural guidelines
• Provide consultative GI support to inpatient services and affiliated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)
• Collaborate with nursing, clerical, and specialty teams to ensure efficient and coordinated care
• Document care using VA electronic medical record systems (training provided)
• Participate in quality improvement and Specialty Care initiatives

Work Environment

• Outpatient-focused GI service at the Poplar Bluff VA
• One procedure day weekly; remaining days dedicated to clinic
• Typical volumes:
  • 10–14 clinic patients per day
  • 6–8 procedures per procedure day
• Dedicated GI nursing staff with shared administrative support
• APP support may be added as service volume grows
• No telework (per national Return-to-Office policy)

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Range: $380,000–$400,000
  • Base pay plus market pay (federal cap applies)
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 over 5 years
• Comprehensive federal benefits package, including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance (VA covers up to 75% of premiums)
  • Federal retirement benefits (FERS pension, Social Security, and TSP with up to 5% match)
  • Approximately 50 days of paid time off annually
  • Full malpractice coverage with tail
  • CME funding and no-cost VA CME opportunities
• Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives may be available
• No contracts, non-competes, or RVU-based productivity requirements

Qualifications

Required:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship
• Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license (any state or territory)
• DEA registration
• BLS and ACLS prior to start date

Preferred:

• Board eligible or board certified in Gastroenterology

Citizenship

• U.S. citizens strongly preferred
• Non–U.S. citizens may be considered in accordance with VA hiring requirements
• Many successful VA GI physicians nationwide are non–U.S. citizens