Summary
We are seeking a part-time Gynecologist to join the VA Cape Girardeau Health Care Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Provide comprehensive gynecologic care to women Veterans in a collaborative setting while enjoying the flexibility of a part-time VA career. This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a mission-driven practice and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who served.
Duties
Bring your expertise to Southeast Missouri and your purpose to VA. The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a part-time Gynecologist to join the team at the Cape Girardeau VA Health Care Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. This opportunity offers an appealing combination: meaningful clinical work, the flexibility of a part-time schedule, and the opportunity to serve a unique and deserving patient population. As a VA Gynecologist, you will provide comprehensive gynecologic care to women Veterans, including evaluation and treatment, gynecologic procedures, surgical assessment and follow-up, and support of the facility's Women's Health program. You will work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team focused on high-quality, patient-centered care. Cape Girardeau offers the amenities of a regional hub without the congestion or cost of a major metropolitan area. Located along the Mississippi River, the community combines a vibrant historic downtown and riverfront with restaurants, shopping, arts and entertainment, Southeast Missouri State University, and easy access to boating, hiking, state parks and the outdoor recreation of the Missouri Ozarks. Its location also provides convenient access to St. Louis, while offering the affordability and manageable pace of Southeast Missouri. Most importantly, a career with VA is an opportunity to practice medicine with a purpose beyond the exam room. Caring for Veterans means caring for people who answered the call to serve our country. Bringing your skills to their care is both a professional opportunity and a privilege. If you're looking for a flexible way to continue practicing gynecology while doing work that matters, we invite you to consider serving those who served. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Eligible Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: Annual leave (1 hour for every 10 hours worked); Federal holidays (Part-time employees are entitled to federal holidays that fall on days employees would otherwise ie required to work or take leave. This does not include overtime work.); Sick leave (1 hour for every 20 hours worked) 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 Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting The Gynecologist is responsible for assuring the most effective delivery of gynecological care while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. The Gynecologist will provide expert consultation and treatment to patients in the outpatient Women's Health Clinic as well as perform minor procedures as appropriate. In this role, the incumbent will also provide feedback and patient education to the patients and their families and will demonstrate excellence in all facets of patient care and meets or exceeds compliance standards. Privileges include being able to admit, work up, diagnose, and provide treatment to patients presenting with all gynecological conditions. The physician must be skilled in the evaluation and treatment of a gynecological conditions as licensed. The physician must perform a physical examination and gynecological procedures as appropriate in the outpatient clinic. Provides superivision, guidance and oversight of advanced practice nurses and physician assistants as required. Supports, advises, and provides education on the Women's Health programs. Work Schedule: 20 hours per week- 8-10 hour shift between the hours of 0700-1700 M-F (negotiable after selection)
Requirements
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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Education
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
How you will be evaluated
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. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). 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.