Lead Innovation in Gut-Brain Health at a leading Academic Medical Center - Gastroenterology Opp[...]

Lead Innovation in Gut-Brain Health – Gastroenterology Opportunity Join Houston Methodist, a nationally recognized, award-winning healthcare organization. We are seeking an academic Gastroenterologist to lead the gut-brain interaction specialty area. Candidates with expertise in Neurogastroenterology/Motility and/or esophageal disorders are welcomed. Interested applicants, please forward a copy of your CV to Lynn Welch at View email address on click.appcast.io. We welcome applications from qualified candidates interested in becoming an integral part of our inclusive and collegial culture. Position Overview This position provides a unique opportunity to work with the #1 Hospital System in TX and the #7 GI and GI Surgery program in the nation (recognized by U.S. News & World Report). The successful candidate will lead a dedicated multidisciplinary team (gastroenterologists, APPs, dietitian, psychologist) and, if suitably qualified, would be eligible for a fully funded personal Chair. Key Opportunities Full service esophageal and GI motility lab providing the complete range of motility, GE reflux and related testing, including a Houston Methodist network-wide cloud-based platform for the evaluation of motility recordings. Dedicated GI dietitian. Dedicated Gastro-psychologist. Close collaborations with cognate fields such as neurology, neurosciences, urogynecology, physical therapy (biofeedback and management of pelvic disorders) and imaging (dynamic MRI). Expert foregut, thoracic, and colorectal surgical services performing leading edge minimally invasive and robotic surgeries. Comprehensive advanced endoscopy team performing procedures such as POEM and G-POEM. Access, within the Underwood Center, to clinical research support including dedicated data analysts and, within the Research Institute, advanced data analytics. Collaboration through the Digital Health Initiative with Rice University engineering and computer science departments on remote monitoring, wearables, imaging analytics, VR and AI-based clinical projects. Access to research support through the Fondren Inflammation Collaborative, a multi-year award to support research across the broad spectrum of disorders related to inflammation. Opportunity to develop a program in GI health and wellness in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Potential appointment to an endowed Chair for a suitably qualified candidate. Key Responsibilities Provide expert clinical care in neurogastroenterology/motility and/or esophageal disorders, including diagnosis, management, and treatment of gastrointestinal motility and functional disorders/disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) and/or esophageal disease. Conduct diagnostic evaluations and therapeutic interventions in these disorders. Interpret advanced diagnostic tools for motility and esophageal function, including esophageal and anorectal manometry, and workup for conditions such as achalasia, gastroparesis, chronic constipation, and IBS. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for motility-related and/or esophageal disorders, incorporating pharmacologic therapy, dietary modifications, behavioral interventions, as well as endoscopic and surgical procedures. Provide expert consultation for patients with complex GI and esophageal function disorders, including GERD, dysphagia, constipation, and gastroparesis by integrating leading-edge approaches in patient management. Lead evaluation and management of symptoms and disorders based on interactions between food and the GI tract. Lead a Digestive Health and Wellness Program. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage patient care, contributing to innovative treatment plans and ongoing clinical trials. Participate in education and mentorship of medical students, internal medicine residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals. Engage in, and contribute to, the development of research initiatives in the field. Maintain comprehensive and accurate patient records. Contribute to the growth and development of the gastroenterology division within Houston Methodist and the Underwood Center across Greater Houston. Qualifications Medical degree with board certification in Gastroenterology. Academic track record in Neurogastroenterology/Motility and/or esophageal disorders desired but not essential. Expertise in areas related to food and health welcomed. Strong leadership and team-building skills. Experience in clinical research and education. Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full-time Job Function Clinical Medicine – Gastroenterology Industry Hospitals and Health Care I CARE Values Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values: INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do. COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs. ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions. RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value. EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate. Practices the Caring and Serving Model Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words) Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees’ experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job Actively supports the organization’s vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity. 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