Advanced Endoscopist (MD/DO) - South Dakota

Advanced Endoscopist (MD/DO)

The Advanced Endoscopist provides specialized diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic care for patients with complex gastrointestinal and pancreaticobiliary disorders. This role focuses on advanced endoscopic procedures, multidisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and manage patients with complex gastrointestinal, biliary, and pancreatic conditions
• Perform advanced endoscopic procedures consistent with training and privileges, including ERCP, EUS, advanced polypectomy, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), and management of gastrointestinal bleeding
• Provide inpatient gastroenterology consultation services and outpatient clinic care
• Collaborate with hepatology, surgery, oncology, radiology, and interventional teams for comprehensive patient management
• Interpret diagnostic studies including pathology, imaging, and laboratory data related to endoscopic care
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and tumor boards as applicable
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, procedural risks, benefits, and follow-up care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
• Supervise and educate fellows, residents, advanced practice providers, or endoscopy staff as applicable
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency program
• Completion of an accredited Gastroenterology fellowship program
• Completion of an accredited Advanced Endoscopy fellowship
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Gastroenterology
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills and Competencies:

• Expertise in advanced endoscopic techniques and therapeutic interventions
• Strong clinical judgment and procedural decision-making skills
• Ability to manage complex gastrointestinal cases
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and patient safety

Work Environment:

• Endoscopy suites, hospital inpatient units, ambulatory surgery centers, and outpatient clinics
• Call responsibilities including after-hours coverage as required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods during procedures
• Manual dexterity and stamina for complex endoscopic interventions
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for procedural and clinical care

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