BOARD CERTIFIED / BOARD ELIGIBLE GASTROENTEROLOGIST

BOARD CERTIFIED / BOARD ELIGIBLE GASTROENTEROLOGIST

Huntington, WV (Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center) | Full Time | 40 hours/week clinic plus on-call

Position Overview

We are seeking a Gastroenterologist to provide on-site care to Veterans at the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center in Huntington, WV. This is a one-year placement (anticipated start February 1, 2027) with four option years. The physician provides outpatient clinic and endoscopic procedure coverage Monday through Friday and shares on-call responsibility for the facility. One physician is on site daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinic and procedure coverage Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays (40 hours/week); clinic schedule set with the Chief of Staff.
• See patients in line with VA clinic wait-time and consult-completion standards.
• Cover on-call: weeknights Monday-Thursday 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., weekends Friday 4:30 p.m. to Monday 8:00 a.m., and federal holidays.
• Respond to on-call pages within 15 minutes by phone and arrive on site within 60 minutes when called back.
• Provide phone consultation to VA residents and physicians while on call.
• Sign in and out each shift, report call back hours to timekeepers, and participate in VA FPPE/OPPE peer review.

Qualifications & Experience

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology (ABIM).
• Current, full, unrestricted U.S. medical license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Active DEA registration and National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Ability to perform invasive procedures, including endoscopy, in the clinical setting.
• No exclusion on the HHS-OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities.
• Able to complete VA onboarding, privileging, and health record requirements before the first shift.

Compensation

Rate depends on experience and certifications. Posted ranges are hourly:

• Per diem: $68 per day (GSA meals and incidental expenses), paid separately from hourly pay.
• Lodging and rental car provided for the term of the assignment.

Application Process

Submit your CV, current license, board certification (or eligibility documentation), BLS and ACLS certificates, and three professional references. A signed Letter of Intent is required for submission to the VA.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process.