Job Summary
Job Description
Health System Highlights: As a level 1A health system, our 551 bed twin facilities and 8 outreach clinics makes Central Arkansas VA among the nation’s largest and most complex. Equipped with a full range of medical, surgical, and ancillary support you will provide the highest levels of interdisciplinary care. Every member of our team works towards one unified goal, to provide the best patient and family care experience possible to all those who have BRAVELY served in our Armed Forces. Join our 4 current MD’s, our 3 Midlevel providers, and our clinical care team of around 12 support staff and together lead our Gastroenterology program to new and greater heights.
Community Highlights: Known as the Natural State, Arkansas is #1 on the list of most popular places to move in 2024. Little Rock is the capital city located in Central Arkansas and boasts the best of urban, suburban, and rural life. Arkansans' enjoy their weekends exploring the city’s attractions, festivals, and events. We also adventure through the hundreds of amazing outdoor activities throughout the area. With a National Airport reachable in a 15-minute drive, Little Rock is also a great place to live while exploring the nation.
Work Load:
- Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
- 4 days per week in the GI Lab, 4-6 procedures per day.
- 1/2 day per week in clinic, starting at 6 patients per clinic.
- 1/2 day per week administrative, education, and research if interested.
- 1/5 shared inpatient consult service and call coverage, approximately 4-8 patients per day, with Resident and Fellow support.
- Hospitalist team covers all admission and discharge responsibilities.
- Reduced clinic and lab loads during inpatient consult days.
Comp & Benefits:
- Potential starting base salary range: $375,000 - $400,000
- 50+ Total paid days off per year
- Freedom to moonlight at other facilities.
- Recruitment or Relocation bonuses offered.
- No need for Malpractice.
- The best health and life insurance benefits in the country
- Retirement pension, investment savings plan, and health benefits eligible after 5 years of employment.
Job Responsibilities
• Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
• 2-3 days per week in clinic, starting at 8 patients per day.
• 2-3 days per week in the O/R
• 1 day per week administrative, education, and research if interested.
o Hospitalist team covers all admission and discharge responsibilities.
Qualifications
• At least 1 state active medical license; no revoked, suspended, probation state licensures
• A degree of MD or equivalent allopathic or osteopathic degree from an accredited institution; or evidence of an ECFMG certificate.
• Completion of Residency Training.
• Board Eligible in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
• Selective Service Registration is for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Non ACGME residencies, must provide ECFMG and proof of 5 years residency, fellowship, and/or relevant practice experience in the USA in the field you are applying.
Preferences:
• U.S. Citizenship; in accordance with VA Policy, non-citizens may be considered if no qualified US citizens are selected.
• Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
• Resident and Fellows Teaching experience
• Most recent past 3 years providing Gastroenterology service in a United States health system.
Working Hours
Skills
Ambulatory Clinic
Teaching Residents
Interpersonal Skills
Time Management Skills