Description
Join the Fargo VA as a gastroenterologist and deliver high-quality GI care to our nation's veterans. You'll manage a full spectrum of digestive diseases in both clinic and hospital settings, perform bread-and-butter endoscopy (colonoscopy, EGD, flexible sigmoidoscopy), with ERCP welcomed but not required. Enjoy a predictable Monday-Friday schedule, no call, no nights, and no weekends.
Here's what you'll be doing:
- Provide outpatient consultations and follow-up for GERD, IBD, liver disease, IBS, pancreatitis, chronic diarrhea, and more
- Perform colonoscopy, EGD, flexible sigmoidoscopy (ERCP is a plus)
- Handle inpatient GI consults and procedures
- Write timely, thorough progress notes in CPRS and respond to patient calls/results
- Participate in performance improvement and teaching activities as needed
What you'll need to have:
- U.S. citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed when no qualified citizens are available)
- MD or DO from an accredited school
- Completed ACGME/ACOI-accredited internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship
- Board certified or board eligible in gastroenterology
- Full, unrestricted U.S. medical license (any state)
Job Details
Location: Fargo, ND
Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (no call)
$365,000 – $400,000 per year
A Look at Our Benefits:
- Total pay package routinely reaches or exceeds $400K with performance pay and incentives
- Up to $200,000 in student loan repayment (EDRP, tax-free)
- Recruitment/relocation incentive available for highly qualified candidates
- 50–55 days paid time off per year (26 annual + 13 sick + 11 holidays + possible 5 CME)
- Federal retirement pension + 401K with 5% match
- Free malpractice coverage with tail
- No employment contract, no non-compete, moonlighting allowed
Interested or Have Questions?
Reach out directly to Joshua Layfield at JOSHUA.LAYFIELD@VA.GOV or call/text 701-239-3700 ext. 2353.
If you want true work-life balance, outstanding federal benefits, and the chance to serve veterans in a collegial environment, this is your job. Apply today.