Physician (Gastroenterologist) - EDRP Eligible
Veterans Health AdministrationTemple, TX · full time · Senior
$370,000 – $400,000
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This VA position offers a Gastroenterologist to provide clinical care for veterans with GI and hepatology conditions, including outpatient consultations, inpatient consults, and endoscopic procedures, with eligibility for a federal education debt reduction program up to $200,000. The role includes teaching responsibilities for internal medicine residents and gastroenterology fellows, call coverage, and comprehensive benefits including a federal pension and substantial paid time off.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- U.S. citizenship or demonstrated inability to recruit qualified citizens
- Doctor of Medicine or D.O. from VA-approved school
- Current full unrestricted medical license in U.S. state or territory
- Completed residency training in ACGME/AOA-accredited program or equivalent
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Ability to perform light lifting under 15 pounds, reach above shoulder, use fingers
Nice to have
- Completion of Internal Medicine residency followed by Gastroenterology fellowship
- Clinical experience managing IBD, IBS, liver disease, and pancreatic/biliary disorders
- Familiarity with VA GI clinic workflows and E&M documentation
- Experience training and teaching residents and fellows
- Comfort in high-volume fast-paced clinic and endoscopy settings