Physician - Gastroenterologist (Supervisory)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 31st, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 20th, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting This position is in the Specialty Care Service at the Spark M. Matsunaga VA Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Gastroenterologist Supervisor will report directly to the Medicine Section Chief and Associate Chief of Staff for Specialty Care (ACOS SC). The Gastroenterologist Supervisor oversees administrative and programmatic resources as well as professional activities within the Gastroenterology Section. This includes the supervision of staff as described by the Service organizational chart. The incumbent is responsible for developing and initiating policies, procedures, and organizational structures necessary to achieve the stipulated goals of the Gastroenterology Section as directed by the Medical Section Chief and ACOS SC. The incumbent has leadership responsibility for all administrative operations of the Gastroenterology Section. The Gastroenterologist Supervisor works as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team, collaborating with other members of the team to provide medical care to veterans. Directs, coordinates, and supervise the clinical efforts for the delivery of gastroenterology care for Veterans in the VA Pacific Islands Health Care system (VAPIHCS) including its community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs). This physician will be fully qualified and certified in both a clinical and educational role and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the VAPIHCS. This individual is delegated the authority and responsibility in his/her area of expertise to assume major clinical, consultative; educational and research duties related to gastroenterology. Administrative Oversee administrative and programmatic resources as well as professional and administrative activities within the Gastroenterology Section including selection, orientation and continuing education of staff in collaboration with other physician leaders. Assists in the coordination of program development to strengthen clinical and operational issues in the Gastroenterology Section. Monitoring and ensuring that the Gastroenterology Section is compliant with agency regulations, medical staff bylaws, facility policies, Joint Commission (JC) standards, and other regulations. Clinical The incumbent provides direct outpatient clinical care for outpatients with GI problems and GI consultation who reside in a large geographical area including multiple CBOCs (Hawaiian Islands, American Samoa, and Guam). Will be required to travel to the CBOCs located within VAPIHCS. Schedule will be based on identified Veteran needs. Academic / Teaching / Training Provides guidance, teaching and consultation on staff education and development to the Gastroenterology clinical staff as well as teaching to medical staff trainees rotating on the Gastroenterology Section. Protected research time may be provided to the incumbent if they desire to have a program of research. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Medicine Section Chief and ACOS SC. Supervisory Controls Refer to the service organizational chart for the supervisory chain of command and the location of the position. The incumbent is responsible to the assigned rating and approving supervisors and is accountable to the ACOS SC.

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. Complete TB Testing and Immunization evaluations. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.