Gastroenterologist - VA Little Rock, AR | Up to $390K + $200K Loan Repayment

Description

The Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System is looking for a full-time Gastroenterologist to join their team at the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock. You'll provide comprehensive GI care to veterans, from outpatient clinic visits to diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures. This role combines hands-on clinical work with teaching opportunities, as you'll oversee residents, fellows, and medical students. The position also qualifies for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which could pay up to $200,000 toward your student loans. If you have experience in Inflammatory Bowel Disease or Esophageal Manometry, that's a plus. It's a chance to build a rewarding career serving those who served our country, with outstanding federal benefits and no employment contract to limit your options.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Provide diagnostic assessments, medical evaluations, and management for GI patients in both outpatient clinics and inpatient settings
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures including upper and lower endoscopies, polypectomies, variceal banding, PEG placements, and esophageal dilations
• Review gastroenterology consults and staff cases with fellows, residents, and APPs
• Administer and manage moderate/conscious sedation during procedures
• Share call coverage and inpatient consult service with other attending physicians
• Participate in section and service meetings, quality assurance programs, and chart reviews
• Complete all medical record documentation within guidelines, including e-consults, encounters, and proper coding
• Supervise and teach residents, fellows, and medical students in gastroenterology

What you'll need to have:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved institution
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state or territory
• Completed residency training approved by ACGME, AOA, or equivalent, with fellowship training in Gastroenterology
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical examination and background investigation
• Preferred: Experience in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and/or Esophageal Manometry

Job Details

A Look at Our Benefits:

• Education Debt Reduction Program: Up to $200,000 in student loan repayment (former EDRP participants ineligible)
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (sign-on bonus) may be available for highly qualified applicants
• Generous paid time off: 50-55 days per year, including 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and possible 5-day paid CME absence
• Retirement benefits: Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) plus 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Comprehensive insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care options that can carry into retirement
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Up to $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for board-certified, full-time physicians
• No employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting