Fee Basis Gastroenterologist

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Physician (Gastroenterologist). The Gastroenterologist will function in Medical Service on a Fee for Service Basis. Compensation will be based on the procedure performed.

The duties of the Physician (Gastroenterologist) include: Performing initial histories and physical examinations on inpatients and outpatients. Screening outpatients to determine need for further care. Prescribing medications within defined scope of practice. Ordering diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms (EKG's). Initiating and expediting requests for consultations and scheduling special tests and studies. Dictating notes on procedures performed for which the Gastroenterologist is responsible through participating in the care of Veteran patients. Starting intravenous lines and administering IV solutions/ medications as needed. Perform routine endoscopic procedures. Work Schedule: Fee Basis; this system of VA compensation pays based on the specific task or service provided; it is expected that the employee will perform services one or two days per week at a varying rate. Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Work Schedule: As needed Paid per exam: per $600.00 Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography [ECRP]; $500.00 per Endoscopic Ultrasound [EUS]; $200.00 per Esophagogastroduodenoscopy- aka upper endoscopy/upper GI endoscopy [EGD]; $400.00 per Colonoscopy; per $500 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy [EGD]/Colonoscopy (same day); Clinical referral exam $150.00; Clinical Established exam $120.00 Salary cap: $40,000

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Board certified in Internal Medicine.