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Gastroenterology Section Chief

veterans health administrationPascagoula, MS

5 days ago

Occupations

Physicians, All OtherGeneral Internal Medicine PhysiciansHealthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other

Industries

Offices of PhysiciansGeneral Medical and Surgical HospitalsAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services

$144.23 - $180.29 per hour

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About the role

The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS is seeking a full-time Physician - (GI Section Chief) to join their expanding clinical practice. The incumbent will provide top quality medical care while serving and honoring America's Veterans in the capital city of Mississippi. Qualified candidates will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative practice environment focused on clinical excellence and leadership. Practice Info Expanding clinical practice at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center Located in Jackson, MSShift & Schedule Daily schedule: 80 hours total per two week pay period (Monday through Friday) and approximately 5 weeknights of call per month Full-time
Responsibilities:
  • Administrative oversight of the Gastroenterology Section under Specialty Care to include, but not limited to, strategic planning and performance improvement, creating monthly daytime and after hours call schedules
  • Supervise trainees/fellows who are rotating on the GI service to include inpatient consults, consult review, outpatient clinics, and procedures
  • Support GI advanced practice providers
  • Other duties may be assigned by the Deputy Associate Chief of Staff for Specialty Care, Associate Chief of Staff for Specialty Care, or designee
  • Complete inpatient and outpatient consults, review/disposition of clinical and care in the community consults, GI clinics to potentially include telehealth clinics, and perform all general GI endoscopic procedures and EUS/ERCP if trained/proficient in these advanced procedures
  • CompensationPotential starting base salary range: $300,000-$375,000
Benefits
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5 days paid for CME) No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Affordable health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance Up to 12 weeks of paid paternity/maternity leave Malpractice insurance that includes tail coverage Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service
Qualifications:
  • Candidate must possess MD/DO from an accredited institution
  • Have completed residency training to board certification
  • Possess an active, current, unrestricted license in any U.S. State or territory
  • Board certification/eligibility in Gastroenterology is required
  • Board certification/eligibility in Internal Medicine preferred
  • A minimum of 5 years of GI practice experience and at least 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience preferred
  • Proficiency in EUS, ERCP, and in reviewing and interpreting capsule endoscopies preferred

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$144.23 - $180.29 per hour

Experience level

Manager

Location

Pascagoula, MS

Occupation

Physicians, All Other

Industry

Offices of Physicians

Posted

5 days ago

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