Hospitalist - Gut Failure Program

Job Description

Job Description

Hospitalist - Gut Failure Program

Location: Emory University Hospital | Atlanta, GA

Organization: Division of Hospital Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine

Position Type: Full-Time Academic Faculty

Position Overview

Our organization is seeking qualified Internal Medicine physicians for a full-time academic faculty role within the Division of Hospital Medicine. This position is pivotal in the development and enhancement of a specialized Gut Failure Program , aimed at providing coordinated, high-quality care for patients facing severe gastrointestinal issues, short bowel syndrome, and intricate surgical or medical requirements.

This opportunity is perfect for a physician who thrives in a high-acuity academic hospital environment, values teamwork across disciplines, and desires dedicated clinical time to cultivate subspecialty knowledge.

Practice Structure

50% Specialized Gut Failure / 50% Hospital Medicine

This role presents a well-rounded clinical portfolio that merges focused subspecialty work with general inpatient medicine:

• 50% Dedicated Gut Failure Service: Deliver direct medical care for patients with gut failure and complex GI conditions, create clinical pathways, and lead program development and quality enhancement initiatives.

• 50% Core Academic Hospital Medicine: Participate in standard inpatient hospitalist rotations, ensuring a comprehensive internal medicine skill set.

Key Responsibilities & Clinical Scope

• Interdisciplinary Care: Collaborate with General Surgery, Gastroenterology, APPs, nursing, clinical nutrition, psychology, and social work to co-manage complex gut failure patients.

• Program Development: Assist in creating clinical models, standardized care pathways, and operational processes for the new service line.

• Clinical Spectrum: Oversee high-acuity cases such as short bowel syndrome, intestinal failure, complex enterocutaneous fistulas, abdominal wall reconstructions, complicated pancreatitis, and GI hemorrhage.

• Academic & Safety Initiatives: Lead quality improvement (QI) projects aimed at enhancing clinical outcomes and patient safety; engage in clinical education, mentorship for residents/fellows, and scholarly activities.

Practice Environment: Emory University Hospital

Emory University Hospital (EUH) is a leading academic medical center with over 750 beds, staffed exclusively by faculty physicians across more than 70 subspecialties.

• Regularly recognized as the #1 Hospital in Georgia by U.S. News & World Report .

• A three-time Magnet® designated institution for nursing excellence.

• Provides access to exceptional resources, advanced diagnostic tools, and specialized multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Required:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).

• Possession of an active Georgia medical license (or eligibility to obtain one).

• Proven track record of effective teaching, supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration in an inpatient environment.

Preferred:

• Clinical experience in a high-acuity academic medical center.

• Prior experience or a strong interest in complex GI care, surgical co-management, or total parenteral nutrition (TPN) management.

• Experience in clinical program development, quality improvement, or medical education.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary with additional performance-based incentives.

• Academic Faculty Appointment through Emory University School of Medicine, based on experience.

• Protected Specialty Focus: Allocated scheduling to facilitate program development and clinical expertise in gut failure.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Full health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.

• Professional Development: Annual CME allowance and institutional support for academic pursuits.

Location: Metro Atlanta

Situated in Atlanta, GA, this position provides access to a vibrant metropolitan area rich in culture, featuring top-rated public and private schools, acclaimed dining and arts, ample green spaces (including the Atlanta Beltline), and convenient global connectivity via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Application Process

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a Curriculum Vitae along with a brief letter of interest.

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.