Gastroenterologist Opportunity with Central Texas VHA! Life Balance, Sign-On Bonus! Excellent Benefits!

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Temple
Posted on: November 1, 2025

Job Description:

The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System is on the lookout for talented Gastroenterologists to join our dedicated team and serve our nation’s heroes. This position offers an incredible opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our Veterans but also comes with a comprehensive benefits package that enhances your overall career experience. As a Gastroenterologist at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, you will be expected to perform various gastrointestinal procedures in the day procedure unit and potentially other appropriate settings. Your responsibilities will also include taking rotational call on nights and weekends for inpatients, ensuring that our veterans receive continuous care. In addition to clinical duties, you will be involved in administrative tasks, teaching, and committee assignments as delegated by the Chief of Gastroenterology. You will have the unique opportunity to mentor Internal Medicine residents and Gastroenterology Fellows in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Providing timely and constructive feedback on their performance will be a crucial part of your role while helping to advance the future of gastroenterology. Join our Belton/Temple community, a charming city located just 45 minutes north of Austin. Temple strikes the perfect balance between welcoming small-town living and the vibrancy of a metropolitan environment. You can enjoy a growing array of amenities while still appreciating a family-friendly atmosphere and a caring local culture. With scenic parks, enchanting trails, and neighborly charm, Temple is a great place to thrive both personally and professionally. The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System values its physicians and provides a comprehensive total rewards package. Here’s what you can expect: Work Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Education Debt Reduction : Eligible for student loan repayment over five years, plus additional education loan repayment possibilities. Recruitment Incentive : Sign-on bonus authorized. Competitive Salary and Bonuses : Pay: Range $350,000-$390,000 per year. Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Generous Paid Time Off : Enjoy 50-55 days of annual leave, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays. Retirement Benefits : Traditional federal pension with five years vesting and a federal 401K with contributions up to 5% from the VA. Insurance Options : Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurances. Licensure and CME Benefits : One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory and possible reimbursement of $1,000 per year for continuing medical education (CME). Malpractice Protection : Enjoy free liability protection with tail coverage provided. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact in the lives of those who have served our country, contact Corina Sanchez, Physician & Provider Recruiter, for more information at Corina.Sanchez@va.gov or 254-727-0952 or Dr. Aneesh George at aneesh.george@va.gov 512-785-2392 To learn more about the thriving community of Temple, Texas, and why it could be the perfect place for you to call home, visit templetx.gov . We look forward to your application and hope you’ll consider joining our dedicated team at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System! 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. Education : Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. License : 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. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Join Our Team of Heroes at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System! We're seeking passionate Gastroenterologists to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our nation's Veterans. This role not only provides the chance to serve those who have served us but also includes a amazing benefits package to boost your career. Contact me Corina Sanchez, Physician & Provider Recruiter, to learn more about the Total Rewards! WorkatVA

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