Physician-Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology

Duties

• Outpatient and electronic consultation services related to gastroenterology and hepatology
• Overseeing the administration of conscious sedation
• Performing standard Gl procedures such as EGD (upper endoscopy), colonoscopies, and other procedures
• Diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with gastrointestinal diseases according to standard, usual, and acceptable methods and techniques
• Working in collaboration with gastroenterology advance practice provider(s) throughout the Orlando Healthcare System
• Supporting the sections administrative duties
• Supervising the outpatient activities of the section of gastroenterology
• Supervising the activities of the advanced practice provider(s)
• Aiding the section Chief in addressing congressional, patient's complaints, disciplining staff, arranging coverage, and/or managing the daily activities of the section

Requirements

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year, and possible 5 day paid absence for CME), traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA, Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement), 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory, possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification), free liability protection with tail coverage provided, no Physician Employment Contract, and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Qualifications

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Skills

Ability to work in collaboration with gastroenterology advance practice provider(s) throughout the Orlando Healthcare System

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Pay

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Schedule

Monday through Friday - 08:00am - 04:30pm

Benefits

• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Contact Information

Contact VISN8CCOE@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Authorized - As determined by Facility/Agency