Gastroenterology Physician at Veterans Health Administration summary:
A Gastroenterology Physician at VA provides specialized medical care focusing on digestive system disorders. The role offers a comprehensive federal benefits package including competitive pay, extensive paid time off, retirement plans, and malpractice coverage. Additional incentives include CME reimbursement, recruitment bonuses, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment programs.
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- Pay: Range 330k-400k
- 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/ 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 restrictions on moonlighting
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified candidates.
- Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized for highly qualified candidates.
- Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Keywords:
Gastroenterology, Physician, Digestive Health, VA Healthcare, Federal Benefits, Medical Care, Patient Treatment, CME Reimbursement, Malpractice Protection, Physician Recruitment