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The Iowa City VA HCS is seeking a board certified/board eligible GI physician for a full time VHA appointment with affiliation with the University of Iowa CCOM to serve as the Section Chief of GI at the VA facility. Note: This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT through April 24, 2026. The first referral cut-off is February 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST, with monthly cut-offs on the 1st. Applications received after each cut-off will be reviewed as needed until the position is filled. The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. The Chief of Gastroenterology position is located at the Iowa City VA HCS and is under the supervision of the Iowa City VA HCS Specialty Medicine Service Line. The incumbent participates, oversees and collaborates to ensure that all applicable clinical functions which include outpatient and inpatient consultative medical care are performed. GI Physicians are tasked with providing timely and courteous service to all Veterans seeking care. Some of the GI providers are physician scientists oversee research programs funded by VHA. Learners including medical students, residents, and fellows from the affiliate rotate through the VA GI consultation service and in the outpatient clinics and endoscopy suite. Duties include but are not limited to: * In collaboration with the affiliate, oversee scheduling and coverage of the inpatient consult service, the outpatient clinics, the outpatient and inpatients endoscopy procedures, and the completion of E-consults. * Work collaboratively with partners in the facility and VISN to ensure timely triage of incoming consultations. * Attends and provides input, as appropriate, to the outpatient clinic management and other committees and councils, as needed. * Attends clinical and administrative staff meetings as may be required or directed by the Chief of Specialty Medicine. * Participates in strategic planning for the service and oversee the expansion of clinical initiatives as agreed upon with facility leadership. * Actively promotes performance improvement measures within the Gastroenterology Section by working with nursing and scheduling partners and leading quality improvement initiatives. * Collaborates with the University of Iowa ACGME offices/leadership to ensure proper education of medical students, residents and fellows. * Communicates and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all Medical center staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. * Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures and handles conflicts and problems in dealing with the customers constructively and appropriately. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm, call after hours, weekends and holidays as scheduled.