Physician - Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology

Summary 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.. Responsibilities The incumbent will serve as a full time Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist. Duties include, but are not limited to: Providing outpatient and electronic consultation services related to gastroenterology and hepatology. Overseeing the administration of conscious sedation. Performing standard GI procedures such as EGD (upper endoscopy), colonoscopies, and other procedures. The incumbent should be able to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with gastrointestinal diseases according to standard, usual, and acceptable methods, and techniques. Ability to work in collaboration with gastroenterology advance practice provider(s) throughout the Orlando Healthcare System. Work alongside the chief of gastroenterology and support the section's administrative duties. Supervise the outpatient activities of the section of gastroenterology. Supervise the activities of the advanced practice provider(s). Assist the section Chief in addressing congressional, patient's complaints, discipline staff, arrange coverage, and/or manage the daily activities of the section. Ideally, the incumbent should have experience in working with Veterans in a clinical and/or hospital setting VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Lisa (Regina) Kirk, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance, at 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 The Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology provides administrative, programmatic, and clinical leadership under the Chief of Gastroenterology to ensure achievement of the clinical, research, and education goals. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Medicine and acts as Chief of Gastroenterology when required; also serves as a key clinical resource for the Chief of Medicine and the Chief of Staff. The responsibilities include hands on clinical work, oversight, and administration of all aspects of the service. Time will be designated as 70% towards clinical duties and 30% towards administrative duties. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday. Call required and split among the Gastroenterology staff. 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: 2026-02-09