The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

This is an Open Continuous Announcement. Applications in USA Staffing will be qualified based on the resume submitted and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager every 2 weeks until the announcement is closed, cancelled, or filled.

• The gastroenterologist is responsible for seeing patients in consultation in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Patients seen in GI Consult Clinic are evaluated and treated by the gastroenterologist for disorders such as GERD/dyspepsia, dysphagia/non-cardiac chest pain, irritable bowel syndrome, pancreatitis/pancreatic insufficiency, chronic liver disease (not viral hepatitis), chronic diarrhea, constipation, and inflammatory bowel disease.
• The gastroenterologist is responsible to provide endoscopies and procedures to include colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Performance of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is desirable but not required.
• Other duties include responding to patient telephone calls, informing patients of test/lab results, renewing medication prescriptions, giving telephone or e-mail advice to other providers, and administrative duties, if any.
• The incumbent is responsible for entering accurate, complete, timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient's electronic record. This is accomplished by utilizing the Electronic Medical Record System (EMR).
• The incumbent is responsible for the proper use, maintenance, and calibration of specialized equipment used in the assessment and care of patients.
• The incumbent adheres to safety, health, and infection control standards, regulations and work practices, as well as ergonomic standards. He/she reports any unsafe conditions to supervisor and/or appropriate officials.
• The incumbent assists in orientation of new staff, and will provide patient and family education, including informed consent.
• The incumbent maintains supplies, equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety and efficiency.
• He/she demonstrates knowledge and maintains standards in the use and reprocessing of Reusable Medical Equipment (RME).
• The gastroenterologist is expected to participate in performance improvement activities, disaster preparedness, administrative duties, and other responsibilities assigned by the Chief of Surgery.

STANDARDS OF CARE: The gastroenterologist is to practice in accordance with VA guidelines; Fargo Health Care System policies/procedures; medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations; and in accordance with current Joint Commission standards.

PRACTICE The incumbent considers age of the patient when performing health care as it relates to functional capacity/limitations, ability to understand and follow directions, provide objective self assessment of past medical condition and treatment appropriate to the overall treatment goals and plans.

The employee possesses knowledge of growth and development, has the ability to assess and interpret age-related data, and is able to communicate based on age related issues.

The incumbent reports to the Chief of General Surgery, Surgical Care ICC.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 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)

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)

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

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be Full time with board certification)

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 0800 - 1630

Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)