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.

In this position, hospitalists will be instrumental in developing and enhancing 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 role 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 position 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 gastrointestinal conditions, create clinical pathways, and lead program development and quality improvement efforts.

• 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 in the management of complex gut failure patients alongside General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Advanced Practice Providers, nursing, clinical nutrition, psychology, and social work.

• 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 gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

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

Practice Environment: Emory University Hospital

Emory University Hospital (EUH) is a leading academic medical center with over 750 beds, staffed entirely 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 recipient of the Magnet® designation 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:

• Experience in a high-acuity academic medical center.

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

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

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary with additional performance-based incentives.

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

• Protected Specialty Focus: Allocated scheduling to support 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, plentiful green spaces (including the Atlanta Beltline), and convenient global access via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Application Process

Interested applicants 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.