Gastroenterologist w/RecruitmentRelocation Incentive-EDRP

About the role

The El Paso VA Health Care System in El Paso, TX is seeking a Gastroenterologist to evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and related diseases. A recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate, and the position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship (non‑citizens may be appointed only when recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible).
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification (ACGME or AOA accredited). Acceptable pathways include:
  • Completion of an accredited residency program.
  • One year of post‑medical‑school training (internship or transitional year) followed by two years of independent practice under a full license.
  • Non‑U.S. residency training plus a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred experience:
  • Board certification in Gastroenterology.
  • Extensive experience managing patients with GI conditions.
  • Strong proficiency in performing upper GI endoscopies and colonoscopies.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a high‑acuity, busy clinic setting.
• Physical requirements: primarily sedentary work; occasional movement between offices, hospitals, or warehouses; walking/standing for meetings or conferences; ability to lift light items (

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient care for gastrointestinal, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and biliary system disorders.
• Perform history and physical examinations to assess GI‑related symptoms.
• Evaluate, diagnose, consult, medically manage, and treat patients with GI diseases and conditions.
• Admit patients to inpatient or appropriate level of care as needed.
• Perform endoscopic procedures, including:
  • Upper endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Enteroscopy
  • Endoscopic ultrasound
  • Removal of foreign bodies encountered during endoscopy
• Assume leadership duties such as organizing staff meetings, communicating issue briefs, and acting as Service Chief when required.
• Facilitate delivery of patient care in collaboration with other health professionals, medical‑center staff, and management.
• Participate in multidisciplinary activities related to treatment and discharge planning for inpatient admissions.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in teaching, monitoring, and coordinating educational activities, and provide appropriate trainee supervision.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Pay

Competitive salary with an annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.

Benefits

• Recruitment/relocation incentive (sign‑on bonus) authorized.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) authorized.
• Telework: ad‑hoc, determined by the agency.
• Paid time off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, plus up to 5 days for CME).
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5 % VA contributions.
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care coverage (many plans portable into retirement).
• Licensure: Must hold one full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
• CME reimbursement: Up to $1,000 per year (full‑time, board‑certified physicians).
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.