Gastroenterologist

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve. Position UNC Health Johnston is seeking a Per Diem GI Hospitalist (MD/DO) to join our team. Responsibilities Provides professional medical services to patients. Exercises independent professional judgment in the care and treatment of patients. Orders and prescribes medical treatment, diagnostic testing, nursing care, and other health and medical services; prescribes medically appropriate pharmaceuticals. Consults and counsels with patients and families, and provides health and medical education. Refers patients as needed to appropriate medical specialists and other health care professionals to assure appropriate multidisciplinary care is provided. Documents medical and clinical care in the patient’s medical record, and assigns the appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to permit third‑party insurance billing. Supervises other medical professionals. Adheres to the principles of medical ethics. Qualifications Education Meet Board Certification requirements. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine. Licensure / Certification Board Certified in Gastroenterology; DEA; ACLS; MD license. North Carolina Medical License, DEA License, BLS/ACLS certification preferred. Professional Experience Prefer prior hospitalist experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficient English communication. High‑level quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills essential for diagnosis of medical and clinical issues. Physical Demands Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, kneel, bend and reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Typical work environment is a medical office setting with moderate noise level. EEO Statement Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. Location and Schedule Location: US: NC: Smithfield. Work type: Full Time. Standard Hours Per Week: 40. Work Assignment Type: Onsite. Work Schedule: Day Job. Exempt from overtime: Yes. #J-18808-Ljbffr