Gastroenterologist opportunity in Prescott, Arizona!
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Prescott
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Gastroenterologist opportunity in Prescott, Arizona! $200K
Student Loan Repayment, Work/Life Balance, Outstanding VA Benefits,
and Much More! Join the most noble mission in healthcare by helping
Veterans thrive! The Northern Arizona VA Health Care System
(NAVAHCS) has an opening for a Gastroenterologist in picturesque
Prescott, Arizona. NAVAHCS serves the healthcare needs of more than
34,000 Veterans spanning across more than 65,000 square miles of
Northern Arizona. NAVAHCS has maintained a 5-star rating from the
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) since the rating
system started including VA hospitals in the annual national review
in 2023. Our medical center includes an 85-bed community living
center, a 15-bed unit for acute care, and a 120-bed domiciliary
that is part of our Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation
Treatment Program. Work Schedule: 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. (4/10-hour
shifts). No working nights, weekends, or call! Compensation and
Benefits: Pay: Competitive salary annual performance bonus regular
salary increases. Paid-Time Off: 50-55 days of annual 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). Education Debt
Reduction Program (EDRP): is a student loan payment reimbursement
program up to $200,000* CME: Possible $1,000 per year
reimbursement. Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail
coverage provided. Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and
no significant restrictions on moonlighting. *Education Debt
Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for
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 your
start date. Program 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. Former participants are ineligible
to apply for the EDRP incentive. Contact
VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions or assistance. * *Must
be board-certified to receive the 5 days off for CME. Employment
Requirements: Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree
resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic
medicine. Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US
State or territory. Must maintain a current, full, active, and
unrestricted license. U.S. Citizenship required: non-citizens may
only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified
citizens in accordance with VA Policy. About Prescott, Arizona:
Prescott, Arizona is the place you want to work, live, and shop!
When you are searching for the ideal mountain town experience that
boasts Western Heritage, outdoor activities, community festivals
and unique dining options, Prescott is the one destination that
offers it all. Western culture and charm make the downtown and
Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza a big draw for visitors. Newcomers
note the friendliness of the citizens and the strong sense of
community here. Prescott is located half-way between Phoenix and
Flagstaff. At a mile high in elevation, Prescott remains about 10
to 15 degrees cooler than Phoenix and 10 to 15 degrees warmer than
Flagstaff. It’s the perfect mild, four-season community. Prescott’s
natural beauty is reflected in several lakes, five in all: Watson,
Willow, Lynx, Granite, Basin, and Goldwater. Prescott is also known
for natural outdoor features such as Thumb Butte, the Granite
Dells, Granite Mountain, and Prescott National Forest. Each of
these areas has well-maintained hiking trails, typically for
non-motorized exploration. Prescott is a mecca for outdoor
recreation, including hiking, horseback riding, camping, fishing,
and mountain biking, just to name a few. But wait, there's more!
The area offers a variety of shopping and dining choices – whether
you're looking for antiques or modern art galleries, you will find
what you are looking for. Many unique, locally owned businesses
offer a variety of products and services. In addition, there are,
of course, a wide selection of nationally recognized stores
available. If you're interested in this opportunity, please e-mail
your CV to Timothy A. Bernau at timothy.bernau@va.gov or call
623-920-1304!
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