Gastroenterologist Opportunity Wilkes-Barre, PA Veterans Healthcare Administrati
Stryker Corporation, Galveston, TX, United States
Gastroenterologist – Wilkes-Barre, PA VAMC
Up to 55 days off annually. Serving veterans.
Position Overview
The Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterologist. The physician will diagnose, treat, and manage patients with gastrointestinal disorders, including liver disease, hepatitis C, and potential liver transplantation, in outpatient, inpatient, and community living center settings. Surgical procedures within gastroenterology, patient education, and interdisciplinary care participation are also integral responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with gastrointestinal disorders, including liver disease and hepatitis C.
Provide comprehensive care in outpatient, inpatient, and community living center settings.
Perform surgical procedures within gastroenterology as required.
Educate patients and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
Key Requirements
U.S. citizenship (non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy).
Full unrestricted licensure, certification, or registration in any U.S. state.
Board certified or board eligible in gastroenterology.
Office Hours
8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday; on‑call as needed.
Benefits
Interdisciplinary care team model of practice.
Practice based on patient care needs, not insurance regulations.
Diverse professional opportunities – clinical, leadership, education, research, and policy development.
Competitive salary.
26 days annual paid vacation.
13 sick days and 11 holidays.
Up to 5 days paid absence to attend approved CME courses.
License coverage across all 50 states.
Generous health and retirement benefits.
Recruitment Incentives
Sign‑on bonus: lump sum on starting or paid annually over up to 4 years.
Permanent change of station (relocation assistance) for current VA employees.
Education debt reduction program (student loan repayment) subject to eligibility and VHA policy.
Location
Wilkes-Barre offers proximity to Philadelphia and New York, cultural events, museums, low taxes, and public gardens.
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Up to 55 days off annually. Serving veterans.
Position Overview
The Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterologist. The physician will diagnose, treat, and manage patients with gastrointestinal disorders, including liver disease, hepatitis C, and potential liver transplantation, in outpatient, inpatient, and community living center settings. Surgical procedures within gastroenterology, patient education, and interdisciplinary care participation are also integral responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose, treat, and manage patients with gastrointestinal disorders, including liver disease and hepatitis C.
Provide comprehensive care in outpatient, inpatient, and community living center settings.
Perform surgical procedures within gastroenterology as required.
Educate patients and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
Key Requirements
U.S. citizenship (non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy).
Full unrestricted licensure, certification, or registration in any U.S. state.
Board certified or board eligible in gastroenterology.
Office Hours
8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday; on‑call as needed.
Benefits
Interdisciplinary care team model of practice.
Practice based on patient care needs, not insurance regulations.
Diverse professional opportunities – clinical, leadership, education, research, and policy development.
Competitive salary.
26 days annual paid vacation.
13 sick days and 11 holidays.
Up to 5 days paid absence to attend approved CME courses.
License coverage across all 50 states.
Generous health and retirement benefits.
Recruitment Incentives
Sign‑on bonus: lump sum on starting or paid annually over up to 4 years.
Permanent change of station (relocation assistance) for current VA employees.
Education debt reduction program (student loan repayment) subject to eligibility and VHA policy.
Location
Wilkes-Barre offers proximity to Philadelphia and New York, cultural events, museums, low taxes, and public gardens.
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