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Physician – Gastroenterologist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time permanent job as a gastroenterologist, a doctor who treats stomach, intestine, liver and related diseases, at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan, part of the Veterans Health Administration.

1 vacancy

It may close early. This announcement may close before the listed closing date if the position is filled another way.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public, but applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited. Current federal employees of the hiring agency may also apply.

What you would do

  • Evaluate, diagnose and treat adult patients with digestive system diseases
  • Perform core procedures such as colonoscopies and endoscopies
  • Manage gastroenterology complications and follow up with regular patients
  • Provide consultation to other providers about patients' digestive care
  • Transfer patients to a tertiary care center when needed
  • Teach medical residents and students at the medical center

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: Completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program leading to board certification eligibility. Board certification in Gastroenterology is preferred. Exact years of experience at a set grade are not stated.

With education: A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year of study. Foreign medical graduates must meet Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility rules for the year graduated.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
  • Active ACLS certification for providers who perform moderate sedation

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference if you claim a 10-point preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the basic and preferred qualifications. Applications are checked for accuracy, and errors or missing information may hurt your chances.

Tips for this job:

  • Make sure your resume or C.V. clearly shows your residency, board certification status and full medical license details
  • Former EDRP participants cannot apply for the loan repayment incentive, so check this before you apply
  • Submit your application by 11:59 PM ET on 11/09/2026, and include the announcement number CBSR-13076688-26-FR if you apply by other means

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Travel may be required for up to 25% of the time.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or sign-on bonus authorized. Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) of up to $200,000 over one to five years, subject to approval. Annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, federal health, dental, vision, life and long-term care insurance, a federal pension and 401K with up to 5% from VA, 50 to 55 days of paid time off per year, up to $1,000 per year for continuing medical education, and free malpractice coverage with tail coverage.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions for non-citizens
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification, including a REAL ID compliant card or other accepted ID
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Annual seasonal influenza vaccination, or an approved exemption
  • Possible probationary period
  • Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and 25 pounds frequently

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$300,000 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Saginaw, Michigan
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSR-13076688-26-FR

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