Physician (Gynecologist)

Summary Greater Los Angeles Health Care System (GLA) seeks a full-time board eligible or board certified physician for the Division of Gynecology. Candidates will be expected to see patients in the clinic, perform general gynecology and gynecologic surgery operations, and take call. Surgical expertise required includes perioperative and operative gynecology care, clinic coverage and outpatient procedures. Responsibilities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):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. 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 FUNCTIONS or SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: Provide both outpatient and inpatient care to Veteran patients. In the outpatient setting, procedures include (but are not limited to): pap smear, colposcopy, cervical/vaginal biopsy, implant placement (IUD, etonogestrel implant), endometrial biopsy, case consultation. Will provide pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care to gynecology patients (both inpatient and outpatient) including (but not limited to) loop electrosurgical excision, cold knife cone, diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy, laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy/oophorectomy/excision of endometriosis, hysterectomy (minimally invasive and open), myomectomy (minimally invasive and open) Ensures quality assurances of the service and the delivery of healthcare by participating in service, careline, and institutional peer reviews; gathering and responding to reports of contact, incident reports, signed statements, and customer service complaints; and, participating in root cause analyses. Will provide surgical consultation to patients in both telehealth and in-person settings. Document patients' symptoms, order diagnostic testing, follow up with laboratory results, and discuss/recommend treatment options to patients. Serve as a member of medical staff to provide advisory and consultative services on various meetings, committees, conferences and/or boards. Coordinate care of Veterans with facility and community resources. Participate in clinical call consistent with assigned clinical hours Will see Veterans at different clinical sites including (but not limited to): West Los Angeles, Sepulveda, Downtown Los Angeles Responsible for the education and evaluation of medical students, residents, and fellows within the service. Candidates should have minimally invasive fellowship training (minimally invasive gynecology surgery, urogynecology, gynecology oncology). Work Schedule: TBD Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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

Created: 2026-01-09