Gastroenterology, Staff Gastroenterologist

Job DescriptionStaff GastroenterologistJohn J. Pershing VA Medical CenterPoplar Bluff, MissouriFull-Time | MondayFriday | Day ShiftOutpatient-Focused | No Call | No Weekends | No HolidaysOpportunity OverviewAptive is seeking a full-time Gastroenterologist to join the team at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. This is a mission-driven opportunity offering exceptional work-life balance, predictable scheduling, and a supportive clinical environment focused on quality and continuity of care for Americas Veterans.This role is ideal for a physician seeking meaningful practice without RVU pressure, ERCP requirements, or call responsibilities.Position HighlightsOutpatient-focused GI practiceMondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.No call, no weekends, no holidaysOne dedicated procedure day per weekNo ERCP or advanced endoscopyStable patient volumes and strong nursing supportMission-driven VA healthcare settingPrimary ResponsibilitiesProvide GI evaluations, consultations, follow-up visits, and longitudinal care for VeteransDiagnose and manage gastrointestinal conditions, including chronic liver disease and Hepatitis CPerform standard GI procedures as credentialed, including:Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)ColonoscopyPercutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)ParacentesisAdminister conscious sedation per VA procedural guidelinesProvide consultative GI support to inpatient services and affiliated Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)Collaborate with nursing, clerical, and specialty teams to ensure efficient and coordinated careDocument care using VA electronic medical record systems (training provided)Participate in quality improvement and Specialty Care initiativesWork EnvironmentOutpatient-focused GI service at the Poplar Bluff VAOne procedure day weekly; remaining days dedicated to clinicTypical volumes:1014 clinic patients per day68 procedures per procedure dayDedicated GI nursing staff with shared administrative supportAPP support may be added as service volume growsNo telework (per national Return-to-Office policy)Compensation & BenefitsCompensation Range: $380,000$400,000Base pay plus market pay (federal cap applies)Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 over 5 yearsComprehensive federal benefits package, including:Health, dental, and vision insurance (VA covers up to 75% of premiums)Federal retirement benefits (FERS pension, Social Security, and TSP with up to 5% match)Approximately 50 days of paid time off annuallyFull malpractice coverage with tailCME funding and no-cost VA CME opportunitiesRecruitment, relocation, and retention incentives may be availableNo contracts, non-competes, or RVU-based productivity requirementsQualificationsRequired:MD or DO from an accredited medical schoolCompletion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowshipActive, unrestricted U.S. medical license (any state or territory)DEA registrationBLS and ACLS prior to start datePreferred:Board eligible or board certified in GastroenterologyCitizenshipU.S. citizens strongly preferredNonU.S. citizens may be considered in accordance with VA hiring requirementsMany successful VA GI physicians nationwide are nonU.S. citizens