Physician - Gastroenterology (Assistant Chief)

Job Title

Provide comprehensive internal medicine and gastroenterology care to veterans in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Perform endoscopic procedures and oversee the full spectrum of GI consultative services.

Devote approximately 75% of time to direct clinical activities, including performing and supervising upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopies, seeing referred patients in clinic, and managing inpatient GI consults.

Serve as preceptor for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, fellows, residents, and medical students as assigned, fostering an academic environment supporting both learning and clinical advancement.

Assist Section Chief in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives within Gastroenterology, including oversight of service recovery and resolution of patient concerns.

Maintain robust communication with Vanderbilt University Medical Center to support collaborative physician staffing and optimize the resident/student education program.

Function in a leadership capacity when delegated, including overseeing assigned administrative matters and providing intermittent administrative coverage in the Section Chief's absence.

The Assistant Section Chief will assist with evaluating and supporting the attending physicians within the Gastroenterology Section as directed by the Section Chief.

Responsible for on boarding, mentoring, and evaluating advanced practice providers and trainees assigned to Gastroenterology.

Works with other clinical Service Chiefs to coordinate optimal interdisciplinary care.

Work Schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, ad hoc may be approved at discretion of supervisor.

US Department of Veterans Affairs