About this opportunity
US Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Physician - Gastroenterologist (Intermittent) opportunity in salem, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title
Gastroenterologist
Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:
Perform GI Endoscopic procedures in the Endoscopy Suite and/or Operating Room, as scheduled. Procedures to be performed include, but are not limited to, the following: Colonoscopy, Conscious Sedation, Endoscopic Control of Bleeding, Esophageal Dilation - Endoscopic Pneumatic Dilators, Malloney Dilators, Etc., Esophageal Varices Band Ligation, Esophageal Varices Injection Ligation, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy, Heater Probe Coagulation, Liver Biopsy, Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy, Proctoscopy, Sigmoid-Flexible.
Proper documentation of workload including completion of consult requests, event capture, or encounter forms is required within the timelines specified by National, VISN, or facility guidelines.
Telephonic contact is required in urgent/emergent situations. Appropriate diagnosis and/or treatment may require contact with colleagues at VA or Non-VA facilities.
Gastroenterologists will be expected to obtain informed consent as outlined in Salem VAMC MCM (or most current version) for any and all invasive procedures to be performed.
The discussion of the treatment plan with patient and/or family members is required.
Each Gastroenterologist shall engage in furthering the education of medical residents, students, and fellows by provision of Grand Rounds presentations, noon lecture series presentation, etc.
Each Gastroenterologist is expected to promote and facilitate research amongst both Housestaff and Faculty.
Gastroenterologists will participate in national VHA conference calls and audio conferences on issues related to the Gastroenterology Section, the Facility, and any new programs or initiatives affecting the two entities.
The incumbent will also participate in any conferences, calls, or meetings related to patient outcomes, customer service, service improvement, or the like, as assigned by supervisory staff.
The Gastroenterologist will represent the Section or the Service by serving on committees or task forces, as well as with service to local, state, or national professional service organizations, both inside and outside of the VA (as applicable and assigned).
Work Schedule: Intermittent work schedule, typically between Monday - Friday, 7:45am-4:30pm, additional hours at the discretion of Section Chief, participation in third call attending roster is required. Hours based on needs of the service, not to exceed 1820 hours per year.
Worksite address
salem, VA, 24155, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.