Gastroenterologist

Transform Your Career-and Lives-as a VA Gastroenterologist in Phoenix!

Up to $200,000 Student Loan Repayment | Unmatched Work/Life Balance | Elite Federal Benefits

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of America's Veterans? Join the VA Phoenix Health Care System as a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and experience a role where your clinical expertise, passion for service, and commitment to education converge.

What We Offer:

• • $200,000 Student Loan Repayment: Relieve your student debt with our Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)!
  • Outstanding Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a M-F schedule, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., with 26 days paid annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 paid federal holidays, and 5 days paid CME leave. *
  • World-Class Federal Benefits: Access comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance with premiums partially covered, plus flexible spending, long-term care, and one of the most generous retirement packages in the nation (FERS + TSP with 5% match).
  • Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary, regular increases, and annual performance bonuses.

What You'll Do:

• • Provide comprehensive gastroenterological care to Veterans-outpatient and inpatient
  • Perform a wide range of GI procedures, including EGD and colonoscopy
  • Teach and mentor the next generation of physicians
  • Engage in groundbreaking VA-led and university partner research initiatives, with access to cutting-edge facilities and programs like the Million Veteran Program (MVP)

Academic Collaboration: Benefit from close ties with the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix and Dignity Health. Eligibility for academic appointment required; research experience preferred.

Why Phoenix? Sunny skies, breathtaking Sonoran Desert scenery, vibrant arts and restaurant scenes, endless outdoor adventures, and big-city amenities-all waiting for you in the fifth-largest city in the country!

Ready to Serve Those Who've Served? Advance your career while making a meaningful difference. Contact Timothy A. Bernau at or to learn more or submit your CV today!

* Must be board-certified to receive the 5 days off for CME.

** EDRP eligibility rules apply. See full posting for details.