Physician (Gastroenterologist)

Location: Salisbury, North Carolina
Categories: Physicians/Surgeons
Posted: 30-Aug-24
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 803626600
Basic Requirements:United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.Board certification in a relevant specialty.Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.Commitment to the mission of the Veterans Administration and improving the health and well-being of veterans.Physical Requirements:Heavy lifting (45 lbs and over); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; walking (3 hours per day); standing (6 hours per day); kneeling (2 hours per day); ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13" to 16"; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing (aid permitted).
Responsibilities:Serves as acting chief of the service (if appropriate), as needed.Provides guidance and support to the nurse practitioners assigned to Medicine Service.Participates in medical center committees and/or teams as assigned.Demonstrates commitment to high quality customer service.Annually develops and evaluates professional and personal goals.Practitioners are expected to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective.Demonstrate knowledge of established evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences.Use scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care.Establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.Demonstrate behaviors that reflect commitment to continuous professional development and ethical practice.Demonstrate an understanding of the contexts and systems in which healthcare is provided.
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