Gastroenterologist VA Opportunity in Central California

Gastroenterologist Opportunity at the Fresno VA – Balance Your Career and Quality of Life

The VA Central California Healthcare System, located in Fresno, California, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Gastroenterologist to join our dedicated team. This is your chance to provide exceptional care to Veterans while enjoying a fulfilling career with outstanding benefits, a competitive salary, and work-life balance.

Compensation and Incentives
• Starting Salary: $350,000 to $4000,000 annually.
• Recruitment Incentives: Eligible candidates may receive additional incentives.
• Performance Bonus: Up to $15,000 annually based on quality and productivity metrics.

Why Work at the Fresno VA?
The Fresno VA is more than just a workplace—it’s a community dedicated to honoring and caring for our nation’s heroes. Here, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, collaborative colleagues, and a mission-driven environment where your work truly matters.

Living in Fresno
Located in the heart of California, Fresno offers a perfect blend of professional opportunity and personal enjoyment. With its proximity to world-renowned national parks like Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon, outdoor activities are endless. Fresno also boasts a thriving cultural scene, affordable housing, and excellent schools, making it an ideal location for professionals and families alike.

Exceptional VA Benefits Include:
• Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous Leave: Up to 49 days of paid time off annually, including federal holidays.
• Retirement Plans: Access to a federal pension and a 401(k)-type savings plan with employer contributions.
• Education Support: Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), which offers up to $200,000 in tax-free student loan repayment.
• No Malpractice Costs: Free liability protection with tail coverage included.

About the Role
As a Gastroenterologist at the Fresno VA, you will:
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders.
• Perform endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopies and upper GI endoscopies.
• Work collaboratively with a team of physicians, nurses, and support staff.
• Have opportunities to engage in teaching and research through our academic affiliation with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

Requirements:
• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be considered under specific circumstances).
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S.

Join Us in Serving Those Who’ve Served
At the Fresno VA, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in Veterans’ lives while enjoying a rewarding and balanced career.

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 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• 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