Physician - Gastroenterology
duties include but are not limited to:
Seeing patients in the gastroenterology and hepatology clinics, and consultation as requested. The physician will work in a team setting with other physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical pharmacists, registered nurses, and support staff assigned to perform duties to accomplish the treatment of our patients. Possess general endoscopic skills and have a background and interest in clinical/research participation. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower endoscopy. Opportunities to read manometry and video capsules if interested as well as further develop the manometry and pill cam programs. Work closely with all healthcare professionals throughout the medical center, and provide consultation to other services. Supervise, mentor and teach graduates, including GI fellows and residents . Perform chart reviews and coordinate with other providers regarding patient care issues. Responsible to document patient care data in electronic medical records (CPRS), such as:
history and physical exams, daily progress notes, encounters, consult notes, discharge summaries and instructions, transfer summaries and enter both new and renewal prescriptions in a timely fashion in all areas in accordance with facility policy. Maintain good diagnostic, judgmental and therapeutic acumen at all times. Participate in quality assurance programs. Comply with all quality performance measures and improvement programs contracts under the cognizance of the Gastroenterology Section of Medicine Service. Gastroenterology on-call responsibilities will be shared with the other staff Gastroenterologists. Participate in committees and task forces. The incumbent participates in the clinical care and educational efforts and works to achieve objectives of the Gastroenterology section in collaboration with the Chief of Gastroenterology. In addition to the main tasks with the section, qualified persons will have the opportunity to work with the academic affiliate Gastroenterology and hepatology Division at Wake Forest University in the achievement of these objectives if desired. The position includes clinical, administrative, education duties based on the candidate's qualifications. The approximate time assigned in each of area as of the date of this statement is listed below. This may change over time depending on the needs of the Service and the Medical Center. The time allotment is consistent with information contained in the physician mapping tool that is used to follow physician duties and productivity. The specific allocation within each area (e.g. number of clinics per week, number of months attending on inpatient ward services) is found in the mapping tool. Clinical:
90 % - General GI Clinics and general GI endoscopy lab in Kernersville with some committed time to the Salisbury VA Medical Center. Administrative:
5% - Committees and panels as assigned. Education:
5 % (will vary depending on the needs of the section) Research time can be negotiated based on candidates qualifications. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday - Schedule will be negotiated with management On call coverage will also be required. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/18/2020. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. 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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Seeing patients in the gastroenterology and hepatology clinics, and consultation as requested. The physician will work in a team setting with other physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical pharmacists, registered nurses, and support staff assigned to perform duties to accomplish the treatment of our patients. Possess general endoscopic skills and have a background and interest in clinical/research participation. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower endoscopy. Opportunities to read manometry and video capsules if interested as well as further develop the manometry and pill cam programs. Work closely with all healthcare professionals throughout the medical center, and provide consultation to other services. Supervise, mentor and teach graduates, including GI fellows and residents . Perform chart reviews and coordinate with other providers regarding patient care issues. Responsible to document patient care data in electronic medical records (CPRS), such as:
history and physical exams, daily progress notes, encounters, consult notes, discharge summaries and instructions, transfer summaries and enter both new and renewal prescriptions in a timely fashion in all areas in accordance with facility policy. Maintain good diagnostic, judgmental and therapeutic acumen at all times. Participate in quality assurance programs. Comply with all quality performance measures and improvement programs contracts under the cognizance of the Gastroenterology Section of Medicine Service. Gastroenterology on-call responsibilities will be shared with the other staff Gastroenterologists. Participate in committees and task forces. The incumbent participates in the clinical care and educational efforts and works to achieve objectives of the Gastroenterology section in collaboration with the Chief of Gastroenterology. In addition to the main tasks with the section, qualified persons will have the opportunity to work with the academic affiliate Gastroenterology and hepatology Division at Wake Forest University in the achievement of these objectives if desired. The position includes clinical, administrative, education duties based on the candidate's qualifications. The approximate time assigned in each of area as of the date of this statement is listed below. This may change over time depending on the needs of the Service and the Medical Center. The time allotment is consistent with information contained in the physician mapping tool that is used to follow physician duties and productivity. The specific allocation within each area (e.g. number of clinics per week, number of months attending on inpatient ward services) is found in the mapping tool. Clinical:
90 % - General GI Clinics and general GI endoscopy lab in Kernersville with some committed time to the Salisbury VA Medical Center. Administrative:
5% - Committees and panels as assigned. Education:
5 % (will vary depending on the needs of the section) Research time can be negotiated based on candidates qualifications. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday - Schedule will be negotiated with management On call coverage will also be required. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/18/2020. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. 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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$104,843 to $400,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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