Gastroenterology - Physician

Gastroenterology - Physician at South Texas VA Healthcare System - Veterans Health Administration summary :

This role is for a Staff Gastroenterologist at the South Texas VA Health Care System providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care to primarily veteran patients with gastrointestinal and hepatologic conditions. The position emphasizes compassionate patient care, continuous professional development, participation in a multidisciplinary team, and utilization of advanced endoscopic technology. Benefits include competitive compensation, health insurance, retirement plans, limited call duties, and opportunities for academic involvement and research.

Are you a dedicated and skilled Gastroenterologist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our nation's veterans? The South Texas VA Health Care System, nestled in the culturally rich and scenic city of San Antonio, Texas, is inviting two compassionate professionals to join our esteemed medical team.

Job Summary : As a Staff Gastroenterologist at South Texas VA, you will :

• Provide compassionate, appropriate, and effective patient care, promoting health, preventing illness, treating disease, and caring for end-of-life needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of biomedical, clinical, and social sciences, particularly in gastroenterology and hepatology, and apply this knowledge to patient care and education.
• Engage in practice-based learning to use scientific evidence for improving patient care.
• Maintain professional relationships with patients, their families, and other healthcare team members through strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commit to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and champion diversity and sensitivity.
• Understand and optimize healthcare systems for patient care improvement.

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Gastroenterologist, Veterans healthcare, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Endoscopy, VA Medical Center, Patient care, Medical staff, Clinical research, Board certified physician