The VA St. Louis Health Care System is recruiting a board-certified Colorectal Surgeon to provide comprehensive surgical care for benign and malignant colorectal diseases. Responsibilities include outpatient, inpatient, and operative care, general surgery call, and education of trainees. The position requires proficiency in open, laparoscopic, robotic, and endoscopic procedures. Must be eligible for faculty appointment with an established academic affiliate partner of VASTLHCS. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off 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 (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting The VA St. Louis Health Care System is recruiting a board-certified Colorectal Surgeon to provide comprehensive surgical care for benign and malignant colorectal diseases. Responsibilities include outpatient, inpatient, and operative care, general surgery call, and education of trainees. The position requires proficiency in open, laparoscopic, robotic, and endoscopic procedures. Must be eligible for faculty appointment with an established academic affiliate partner of VASTLHCS. Clinical Responsibilities: Outpatient Care: Provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of Veterans with benign and malignant colorectal conditions. Performs in-clinic procedures including high-resolution anoscopy and interventions for HPV-related disease. Collaborates with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), residents, trainees, and nursing staff to ensure efficient clinic operations and continuity of care. Inpatient Care: Manages hospitalized patients with general and colorectal surgical conditions. Provides consultations and collaborates with other surgical and medical teams for co-management of complex cases. Operative Care: Performs the full spectrum of general and colorectal surgeries using open, laparoscopic, and robotic techniques. Conducts lower endoscopic procedures. Ensures comprehensive preoperative assessment, intraoperative care, and postoperative management. Leads surgical teams in the operating room, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and teaching. Emergency and On-Call Duties: Provides timely evaluation and surgical intervention for emergency cases. Participates in the general surgery call schedule. Team-Based Care: Fosters a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment. Mentors and supervises resident surgeons and other health care trainees. Participates in interdisciplinary care team meetings and case conferences. Teaching and Education: Provides clinical instruction to residents, fellows, and medical students in outpatient, inpatient, and operative settings. Supervises and mentors trainees in clinics, operating rooms, and emergency scenarios. Assists in training staff and nurses. Participates in educational conferences, case discussions, and morbidity and mortality reviews. Administrative and Professional Duties: Attends section meetings and serves on hospital committees as assigned. Assists with performance evaluations and peer reviews under the direction of the Section Chief of General Surgery or the Associate Chief of Staff for Surgical Service. Oversees credentialing, privileging, and continuing education compliance. Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record systems. Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Coordinates services with Community Care providers, VISN partners, and academic affiliates. Ensures compliance with VHA, Joint Commission, and facility standards. Research and Scholarly Activity (if applicable): Encourages and participates in clinical, translational, or basic science research. Collaborates with academic affiliates on research and scholarly projects. Supports staff involvement in scholarly activities and quality initiatives. Scope of Practice / Privileges: Includes outpatient and inpatient general surgery, colorectal surgery, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures. All privileges are subject to approval by the Professional Standards Board and the Chief of Staff. Supervisory Controls: Reports directly to the Chief of General Surgery. Provides supervision to general surgery staff and oversight of APPs, nurses, technicians, and health professions trainees. Performance is evaluated based on clinical outcomes, quality metrics, and overall section performance. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Tour Negotiable upon hire. U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.