The VA Central California Healthcare System, located in Fresno, California, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Gastroenterologist to join our dedicated team. This is your chance to provide exceptional care to Veterans while enjoying a fulfilling career with outstanding benefits, a competitive salary, and work-life balance.

Compensation and Incentives
• Starting Salary: $350,000 to $460,000 annually.
• Recruitment Incentives: Eligible candidates may receive additional incentives.
• Performance Bonus: Up to $15,000 annually based on quality and productivity metrics.

Why Work at the Fresno VA?
The Fresno VA is more than just a workplace—it’s a community dedicated to honoring and caring for our nation’s heroes. Here, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, collaborative colleagues, and a mission-driven environment where your work truly matters.

Living in Fresno
Located in the heart of California, Fresno offers a perfect blend of professional opportunity and personal enjoyment. With its proximity to world-renowned national parks like Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon, outdoor activities are endless. Fresno also boasts a thriving cultural scene, affordable housing, and excellent schools, making it an ideal location for professionals and families alike.

Exceptional VA Benefits Include:
• Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Generous Leave: Up to 49 days of paid time off annually, including federal holidays.
• Retirement Plans: Access to a federal pension and a 401(k)-type savings plan with employer contributions.
• Education Support: Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), which offers up to $200,000 in tax-free student loan repayment.
• No Malpractice Costs: Free liability protection with tail coverage included.

About the Role
As a Gastroenterologist at the Fresno VA, you will:
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders.
• Perform endoscopic procedures, including colonoscopies and upper GI endoscopies.
• Work collaboratively with a team of physicians, nurses, and support staff.
• Have opportunities to engage in teaching and research through our academic affiliation with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).

Requirements:
• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be considered under specific circumstances).
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S.

Join Us in Serving Those Who’ve Served
At the Fresno VA, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in Veterans’ lives while enjoying a rewarding and balanced career.

CONTACT:

Gregory F. Salmon, Physician/Provider Recruiter: Gregory.Salmon@va.gov

About VA Central California Healthcare System

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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