Excellent Gastroenterology Opportunity * up to 50% Recruitment Incentive!

 Join our Gastroenterology Team at VA Medical Center Martinsburg

Up 50% Recruitment Incentive

200K Education Debt. Reduction

Basic Requirements

• Primary tour of duty will Monday – Friday 8:00am -4:30pm                                                                 
• Only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy, Non-citizens may be appointed
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, OR
• An equivalent degree from a school of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
• For foreign medical graduates not covered in the previous 2 bullets above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.

Preferred:  Board Certification in Gastroenterology by ABIM.

Major duties/functions include, but are not limited to:

• Provides Gastroenterology related consultations, evaluating clinic patients, and performing routine procedures such as, but not limited to, diagnostic and therapeutic EGD, snare polypectomy, variceal hemostasis, flexible sigmoidoscopy, liver biopsy, total colonoscopy, PEG, esophageal dilation with guidewire, paracentesis, etc. for optimal care.
• Participate in staff evaluations, communications and counseling, if assigned by Section Chief of Gastroenterology.
• Will represent the interests of the unit to appropriate committees.
• Responsible and participate, if required, in educational programs for inpatient and outpatient unit personnel, update and develop inpatient and outpatient policies and procedures as required by the demands of the Gastroenterology section.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization.
• Increase efficiency and productivity throughout the gastroenterology unit.
• Other clinical duties as assigned within the service or other areas of the hospital as required

Let’s talk Benefits

Whether you’re interested in  academics,  research, or a  better work/life balance, you’ll find the VA has a lot to offer, including the unmatched satisfaction you’ll get from caring for those who have served our country. In addition to  competitive pay  and  FREE  liability protection, the VA also offers a robust benefit plan that includes:

• 208 hours paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 104 hours paid sick leave each year (with unlimited carryover)
• 11 Federal holidays per year with pay
• 40 hours paid absence  to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Term life insurance,  family, and additional coverage options
• 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:

• FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension)
• Social Security benefits
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a  401K-type plan

What’s going on in and around the community of Martinsburg? Something  fun or interesting  is always happening around the Martinsburg area. From large businesses moving to our like Macy’s Fulfillment Center, Proctor & Gamble and BPG-USA that have boosted our economy to the rich historic tradition of Harper’s Ferry, the annual Apple Harvest Festival, and numerous outdoor recreation activities off the Potomac River, Martinsburg has experienced significant residential and business growth and continues to carry the tradition of being a vibrant, family friendly community. Along with strong community support for our 35 Berkeley County public schools, you will find the prestigious Saint Joseph School right in Martinsburg, and close by Saint James School in Hagerstown, MD.

There’s  new energy and a new outlook  in Berkeley County, West Virginia including expansion of state-of-the-art Medical facilities including Valley Health, West Virginia University Medicine, and expansion programs at VAMC Martinsburg including the new Women’s Center, Dental building and SUD expansion programming for our Nation’s Veterans.    

Little to big league sports fans and shop-aholics alike are also right at home in Berkeley County. WV, as we are close to multiple shopping outlets. We are also just a short drive to Frederick, Baltimore and Washington DC where you will find additional museums, art galleries, ballet and opera, festivals and theater shows.

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise –  "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan"  – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.

VAMC Martinsburg has a dedicated physician recruiter to streamline your onboarding.

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact email Nicole.Carey@va.gov or call 304-620-4354. 

Located in the heart of West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle, the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) can be found on 175 acres in historic Berkeley County and has a service area of more than 126,000 veterans in West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The Medical Center, part of the VA Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5), offers a comprehensive range of services, including internal medicine, ambulatory surgery, audiology and speech pathology, dental, nursing home, nutrition, podiatry, prosthetics, women's health, mental health and rehabilitation medicine. Patient care is provided through an integrated primary care concept, and each veteran is assigned to a team of health care providers that follows the patient's care both as an inpatient and an outpatient. It is the mission of the Medical Center to honor America's Veterans as heroes by providing the highest quality health care. The employees of the Martinsburg VAMC are dedicated to improving the quality of life for eligible veterans through excellent health care.

AFFILIATIONS

George Washington University School of Medicine
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
West Virginia University Medical & Dental Schools

AUTHORIZED BEDS

69 Hospital
178 Nursing Home Care Unit
312 Domiciliary

TYPE OF FACILITY

General Medical & Surgical, Long-term Care, Rehab & Domiciliary

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Alcohol-Drug Rehabilitation Unit
Audiology & Speech Pathology
Homeless Domiciliary Program
Inpatient Hospice (Palliative Care)
Intensive Care Unit
Medical Center and Domiciliary-Based Substance Abuse Programs
Mental Hygiene Clinic
Nuclear Medicine
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder-Residential Rehab (PTSD-PRRP) Program
Primary Care
Pulmonary Function Lab
Same-Day Surgery
Traumatic Brain Injury-Community Re-Entry

The following Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) come under this facility:

Cumberland Clinic
200 Glenn Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
Phone: (301) 724-0061
Toll-Free 1-800-817-3807

Fort Detrick Outpatient Clinic
1433 Porter Street
Fort Detrick Army Garrison
Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 624-1200 
Toll-Free 1-800-817-3807

Franklin Contract Outpatient Clinic
Pendelton Community Care
91 Pine Street
Franklin, WV 26807
Phone: 1- 800-817-3807 

Hagerstown Outpatient Clinic
Hub Plaza Building
1101 Opal Court
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Phone: (301) 665-1462
Toll-Free 1-800-817-3807

Harrisonburg Contract Outpatient Clinic
1755 S. High Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Phone: (540) 282-6035
Toll-Free 1-800-817-3807

Petersburg Contract Outpatient Clinic
Grant Memorial Hospital
P. O. Box 1019
Petersburg, WV 26847
Phone: (304) 257-5817
Toll-Free 1-800-817-3807

Winchester Clinic
100 Dawson Drive
Winchester, VA 22602
Phone: (540) 869-0600
Toll-Free 1-800-817-3807

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 paid Federal holidays per year
• 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