<p>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.</p> <p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.</p> <p>EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN2EDRPCoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance</p> <p>Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA</p> <p>Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)</p> <p>Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory</p> <p>CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)</p> <p>Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided</p> <p>Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting</p> <p>The Department of Gastroenterology at the Margaret Cochran Corbin Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Manhattan VA) is seeking a part time board eligible/board certified advanced endoscopist. Responsibilities include providing consultative and endoscopic services in the inpatient and outpatient setting and teaching fellows in an academic environment. The candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment at the NYU Langone Medical School.</p> <p>The primary duties of the Gastroenterologist-Advanced Endoscopist include, but are not limited to:</p> <p>Performing diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures.</p> <p>Performing advanced ERCP and EUS (rendezvous EUS-ERCP) as well as other advanced therapeutic procedures. This position is for a candidate who has completed a fellowship in therapeutic endoscopy or is proficient in advanced therapeutic procedures.</p> <p>Growing referrals from other VA hospitals for advanced endoscopic procedures.</p> <p>Providing comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of General Gastroenterology and Hepatology.Coordinating activities of other health service personnel, resolving problems affecting patient care and providing appropriate education for the patient and/or family members.</p> <p>Providing comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of General Gastroenterology.In addition to patient care, the physician may have responsibilities in other areas such as education and research.</p> <p>Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 800am-4:30pm</p>