Gastroenterologist Supportive and Collaborative Workplace Culture Honolulu, HI

Are you a skilled Gastroenterologist seeking a meaningful career caring for our nation’s Veterans? The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System in Honolulu, Hawaii, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterologist to join our dedicated team. Enjoy a mission-driven environment, outstanding federal benefits, and a balanced lifestyle in paradise.

About the VA’s Mission
The Department of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to honoring America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. As a VA physician, you’ll serve those who have served, making a lasting difference in the Honolulu Veteran community.

Position Overview
As a Gastroenterologist at Honolulu VA, you will provide comprehensive GI care, leveraging a fully integrated electronic health record and working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide outpatient and inpatient consultative gastroenterology care for a diverse panel of Veterans
• Perform and interpret endoscopic procedures, including EGD, colonoscopy, and advanced interventions as credentialed
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage a broad range of digestive and liver diseases using evidence-based practices
• Prescribe medications, order/interpret labs and imaging, and initiate consults to related specialties
• Participate in the GI call schedule with shared after-hours and weekend responsibilities as negotiated
• Collaborate with primary care, surgery, pathology, radiology, nursing, and specialty services for coordinated Veteran care
• Educate, supervise, and mentor residents, fellows, medical students, and advanced practice providers
• Participate in peer review, quality improvement initiatives, multidisciplinary meetings, and system redesign
• Maintain timely, thorough clinical documentation in accordance with VA standards
• Provide telehealth care as appropriate to improve access for Hawaii and Pacific Islands Veterans
• Complete other duties as assigned by Chief of Gastroenterology or facility leadership

Achieve True Work-Life Harmony

• Predictable scheduling and minimal on-call requirements
• Generous paid time off: 26 vacation days, 13 sick days, 11 paid federal holidays, and up to 5 CME days annually
• Flexible administrative support and robust clinical resources

Exceptional Benefits & Retirement Plans

• Competitive salary: $340,000–$400,000 per year
• Performance & recruitment bonuses, annual cost-of-living increases
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription plans (Day 1 eligibility)
• Retirement Packages:
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS): Government pension plan
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Personal retirement savings with up to 5% VA matching (distinct from pension)
• Social Security benefits
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 in tax-free loan repayment over five years (eligibility/location dependent)
• Malpractice coverage: Free, including tail coverage
• Continuing Medical Education (CME): Financial support and up to 5 CME days per year

Enjoy an Exceptional Quality of Life in Honolulu
Live and work in Honolulu, a tropical metropolitan city renowned for its beautiful beaches, multicultural community, top-rated schools, and access to year-round outdoor activities. Enjoy a relaxed, active lifestyle while making a true difference for Hawaii’s Veterans.

Ready to Care for America’s Heroes?
Join our Gastroenterology team and discover a fulfilling VA career defined by purpose, balance, and aloha. Apply today!

Please email your CV to Gregory.Salmon@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