Advanced Gastroenterologist

Overview

Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare is seeking an Advanced Gastroenterologist Physician to provide comprehensive medical services and ensure the safety and quality of clinical care in the physician practice and Methodist LeBonheur Hospitals. The physician will model behavior exemplified in the MLH Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations and assessments using best practices to diagnose and treat patients.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Evaluates patient for need of prescription medicines, considering alternative techniques for care.
• Manages daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Directs and coordinates patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Participates in specified health promotion, education, and prevention programs.
• Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients and their families as needed.
• Orders, performs, and interprets tests, and analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patient conditions.
• Maintains accurate and timely completion of all documentation within three days of visit or discharge.
• Coordinates work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health‑care providers.
• Supports call coverage for the practice and hospitals.
• Maintains productivity at acceptable levels.
• Focuses on high patient and family satisfaction and retention.
• Develops strong partnerships with fellow physicians and support staff.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient‑care services in area of expertise.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in areas of expertise.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non‑pharmaceutical patient‑care aids, and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.

Licenses & Certifications

• Medical Doctor – Arkansas (Arkansas State Medical Board)
• Medical Doctor – Mississippi (Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure)
• Medical Doctor – Tennessee (Tennessee State Board of Medical Examiners)
• Osteopathic Physician – Tennessee (Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination)
• Board Certified Physician – American Board of Medical Specialties (National Board Certified Physician)
• Board Certified Physician – American Osteopathic Association (National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners)
• Board Certified Physician – Specialty (American Osteopathic Association)

Physical Demands

Must be physically and mentally able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform essential functions of the position without endangering the health and safety of self or others. The physical activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The position requires medium effort, exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The associate must have close visual acuity, including color, depth perception, and field of vision, to perform tasks such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non‑invasive patient contact, exposure to patient body fluids, and exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials are expected. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations is required.