Seeking GI Leader for Section Chief Position within Fayetteville VA Healthcare System
Washington, Washington DC, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Gastroenterology
Salary $370,000 – $400,000 yearly
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 10 years

Job Description

Last Update: 2/12/25

The Fayetteville VA Medical Center is currently seeking a Chief of Gastroenterology to lead the Gastroenterology Section and provide exceptional care to our veterans. As the Chief of Gastroenterology, you'll supervise and instruct Internal Medicine residents and Gastroenterology Fellows while working closely with the Associate Chief of Staff, Medical Service, to ensure timely and effective patient care. This role involves remaining privileged and practicing in the field of inpatient, outpatient, and procedural Gastroenterology.

In addition to the honor of serving America's Heroes, a career at VHA provides a robust total rewards package and offers many benefits including:
  • Flexible work schedules and shifts
  • Low patient-provider ratios
  • Robust insurance coverage
  • The ability to work anywhere in the country with one active license
  • Stable employment with competitive salary and regular pay increases
  • Annual paid time off (50 days) and 11 paid federal holidays
  • Generous education support programs, including loan repayment and reimbursement
  • Unprecedented federal retirement benefits include a traditional pension (5 years vesting) and a federal 401K (TSP) with up to 5% in employer contributions.

The Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Healthcare System provides health care services to approximately 80,000 Veterans in 19 counties within southeastern North Carolina. Facilities include the Fayetteville VA Medical Center, two health care centers; one in Fayetteville and one in Wilmington, and 16 community-based outpatient clinics.

Job Responsibilities

-The Chief Gastroenterology Section exercises corporate citizenship by serving as a leader and/or active member on Medical Center committees as requested and attending Medical Service Staff meetings and meetings of the Medical/Dental staff. 
-Teaches effectively and creatively and provides guidance to others involved in the delivery of the educational program. 
-The Chief Gastroenterology Section provides expanded access to services via normal tour or on-call periods. 
-Chairs gastroenterology staff meetings.

Qualifications

B/C, full unrestricted license in any state

Working Hours

Mon-Friday 8-4:30 pm