Gastroenterology Opportunity

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician to join our team as a Gastroenterologist. The primary responsibilities include providing clinical care in Gastroenterology and overseeing the education of Residents, Fellows, and Medical Students.

Why Join Us?

• Enjoy a career that promotes professional and work-life balance.
• Be part of a supportive clinical learning environment.
• Provide integrated, patient-centered care to Veterans.
• Recognized as one of the Top 5 Best Places to Work in the federal government.

Cincinnati, OH: A Vibrant Community

• Family-friendly, affordable metropolitan city.
• Rich in parks, fine arts, and diverse culinary experiences.
• Unique blend of urban energy and southern charm.
• Numerous attractions including major league sports, festivals, and a thriving arts scene.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: Annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (including annual leave, sick leave, paid federal holidays, and possible CME absence).
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Insurance: Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, and life insurance programs, many of which can be carried into retirement.
• CME Support: Up to $1,000 per year reimbursement for Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Malpractice Coverage: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• No Employment Contract: Flexibility with no significant restrictions on moonlighting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical care in Gastroenterology and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.
• Supervise and support nurse practitioners, medical students, and residents.
• Revise work schedules and assignments to adapt to changing patient care needs.
• Deliver quality patient-centered care to adults aged 18 and older.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and management for effective patient care.
• Complete medical documentation in a timely manner.
• Work independently while being accountable to the Chief of Medical Service.

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (variable).

Qualifications:

• Basic Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
  • Current, unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
  • Completed residency training in an accredited specialty program.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred Experience:
  • BLS/ACLS Certification.
  • Board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Family Practice.

Additional Information:

• Position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
• VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (documentation required before start date).
• Participation in the influenza vaccination program is mandatory for all VHA personnel.

Application Process: If you are interested in joining our team and making a difference in the lives of Veterans, we welcome you to apply!

For more information about the Cincinnati VA Medical Center and to apply, visit Cincinnati VA Careers.

Join us in honoring America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care!

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is a two-division campus located in Cincinnati, Ohio and Fort Thomas, Kentucky serving 15 counties in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana with 6 Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Bellevue, KY; Florence, KY; Lawrenceburg, IN; Hamilton, OH; Clermont County, OH, and Georgetown, OH. Cincinnati VAMC has two off-main campus locations in the Cincinnati area via an Eye Center and Mental Health Outreach Community Division, as well as an onsite Community Living Center.

Please visit our website at www.cincinnati.va.gov.

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