Perform the full range of endoscopic procedures, including: diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy (with biopsy, polypectomy via hot forceps or snare, tumor/polyp/lesion ablation, and colonoscopy via colostomy) and diagnostic and therapeutic EGD (with biopsy and tumor/polyp/lesion removal via hot forceps or snare), including combined colonoscopy with EGD
Communicate test results to patients and providers in accordance with VHA requirements, and provide discharge education and follow-up instructions coordinated with the next care setting
Document all care, procedure reports, and clinical notes in the VA electronic health record (CPRS) and Provation
Provide education and supervision of health professions trainees (residents/fellows) rotating through the Gastroenterology Service, per VA and accrediting-agency guidelines
Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement activities, complete QM/PI documentation for procedures and outcomes, and comply with all patient safety, infection control, and medication policies
Attend staff meetings as required by the Chief of Service or Chief of Staff (administrative time approximately 5%)
Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications
MD or DO with current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth, or the District of Columbia (candidates with any history of a restricted, suspended, revoked, or surrendered license cannot be considered)
Board Certified OR Board Eligible in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM); status must be maintained throughout performance
Current BLS and ACLS certifications (or facility-accepted equivalent)
Current DEA registration and NPI
Current CME meeting national/medical association minimum standards
Ability to obtain VA credentialing and privileging (VetPro) and pass VA background/security screening prior to first duty shift; must not appear on the HHS OIG List of Excluded Individuals/Entities
Proof of required immunizations and screenings, including TB testing, MMR, varicella, Tdap, annual influenza vaccine, and Hepatitis B series with surface antigen results
Fluent spoken and written English
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements: This role requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, often during long shifts, and to perform frequent bending, reaching, and repositioning while examining or treating patients. The employee must be able to lift or assist in moving patients up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance, and possess the manual dexterity and fine motor skills required to perform physical examinations, procedures, and use medical equipment and instruments. The role also requires the ability to see, hear, and communicate clearly to accurately assess patient conditions, and to respond quickly and effectively in emergency or high-acuity situations. Extended periods of concentration, standing, and walking throughout clinical areas should be expected. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
About Aptive
Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.
Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.
EEO Statement
Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.
