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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: Togus, ME
Salary: Please contact for more information
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Phone: (207)623-8411x6913

JOB SUMMARY:

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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 653798 (Include # on all documents)

JOB SUMMARY:
VA Maine Healthcare System, located in central Maine, is seeking a B/C or B/E Gastroenterologist for a full time position.

S/he must be qualified to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with gastrointestinal diseases according to standard, usual, and acceptable methods and techniques.

There is an opportunity for teaching medical students and residents as Togus is forging alliances with Tufts, Dartmouth, University of New England and University of Vermont Medical Schools.

Disabled persons and/or veterans are encouraged to apply.

Competitive salary, generous leave package, health & life insurance benefits, and retirement benefits. Additionally, the right candidate will experience the sense of patriotism and pride associated with working with veterans.

The incumbent is eligible to participate in a pension program as well as a matching Thrift Savings Plan which is similar to a 401K.  A candidate with prior military experience may be able to combine their accrued military retirement credit with VA pension benefits.

Live in Augusta, or within easy commuting distance, on the ocean, in the mountains, or lakeside.  Safe communities with highly rated school systems.  Variety of outdoors recreational destinations, near-by college and university campuses, and other cultural events are some examples of what the Augusta area has to offer.

VA Maine Healthcare System (formerly Togus VA Medical Center) proudly serves Maine's veterans at a main campus in Augusta or any of nine outpatient clinics.  It's a modern 67-operational bed facility with general medical, surgical, intermediate and mental health beds, as well as 65 Skilled-Longer Stay beds, a 25-bed Dementia Unit, and a Hospice Care Unit.  The oldest veterans' facility in the country (est. 1866), much of its 500+ acres is natural woodland habitat for wildlife.  Living in Maine offers excellent quality of life and access to many cultural and recreational activities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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By law, U. S. Citizens given preference, non-citizens may be considered

Must pass pre-employment medical examination

English Language Proficiency required

This position is designated for Random Drug Testing

Background and-or Security Investigation required